Judge Removed in High School Murder Case | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Texas judge was removed from a high-profile murder case after controversial courtroom behavior, including post-verdict interviews, sparking calls for a new trial for 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony — convicted of stabbing his white classmate Austin Metcalf during a track meet dispute. The defense argues the judge’s conduct prejudiced the trial, while both sides insist race wasn’t a factor in the deadly confrontation. With social media amplifying racial tensions and a new judge now overseeing the retrial request, this case has become a flashpoint in America’s ongoing legal and cultural…