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Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | Durham News
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial after his conviction for the 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet — a case that drew national attention and sparked racialized online debates. Anthony, sentenced to 35 years, argued courtroom restrictions and perceived judicial bias, but the jury rejected his self-defense claim. Prosecutors say he provoked the confrontation, while defense attorneys plan to appeal, citing concerns over public access and the judge’s post-trial remarks. The DA respects the ruling and extends condolences to…
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