Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

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 crime that landed him a 35-year sentence. Despite the ruling, Anthony’s legal team vows to appeal, citing concerns over courtroom access, judicial bias, and the judge’s post-trial interview supporting the verdict. The case ignited social media debates over race, though both sides insisted race wasn’t involved. Prosecutors stand by the jury’s guilty verdict and extend condolences to the Metcalf family, while the defense…