Teen Athlete Sentenced to 35 Years

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A 19-year-old Texas high school athlete, Karmelo Anthony, was sentenced to 35 years for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet—despite claiming self-defense. The two didn’t know each other, and Anthony had no prior record. The case ignited national debate over race, youth violence, and self-defense, while his family raised thousands through crowdfunding. Now, Anthony has filed an appeal with civil rights attorneys on his side, as both families grapple with devastating loss and the irreversible consequences of a single violent moment. Support the show:Get a discount at…