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Teen Murder Case Heads to Retrial | Durham News
A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in a stabbing, is pushing for a new trial after his original judge was removed — citing biased remarks that the jury “got it right.” The defense claims the trial was unfair, with strict rules and flawed jury instructions, and disputes over whether Anthony should testify. Witnesses say the fight began when Anthony refused to leave a tent at a track meet, and while social media amplified racial tensions, both families insist race wasn’t involved. Now, a new judge will decide Anthony’s fate as both families endure…
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