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Teen’s Murder Conviction Sparks New Trial Push | Odessa News
A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, is fighting for a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing fellow athlete Austin Metcalf at a track meet — a case now swirling with legal controversy, social media firestorms, and racial undertones. Though both teens were 17, the jury rejected Anthony’s self-defense claim, citing his aggressive behavior before the attack. His lawyers argue the judge imposed unfair courtroom rules and withheld critical evidence. Witnesses say Anthony threatened Metcalf, escalating into a deadly confrontation. With hearings underway and a new judge…
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