Anthony’s Appeal Begins After No New Trial | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial after his murder conviction for stabbing Austin Metcalf has been denied, sealing his 35-year sentence. Though the jury rejected his self-defense claim during the June trial, newly surfaced text messages between the teens and Anthony’s juvenile record were introduced in the latest hearing — claims his defense says unfairly swayed their strategy and influenced his decision not to testify. Prosecutors insist the trial was fair and the verdict justified. With no immediate recourse, Anthony’s legal team vows to appeal, leaving the case far from over. Listen in…