Anthony’s New Trial Denied | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 2m

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial after being convicted of murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf has been denied, sealing his 35-year prison sentence. Despite the ruling, his legal team vows to appeal, citing courtroom access issues and the judge’s post-verdict TV comments as grounds for retrial. Prosecutors stand by the verdict and the jury’s decision, while both sides insist race played no role in the deadly confrontation at a high school track meet. The case, amplified by social media, remains emotionally charged as the legal fight moves to higher courts. Listen in…