Texas Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony’s Request for New Murder Trial
A judge in Texas has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial following his conviction for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years, is…
Denver, CO, August 23, 2026 —
A judge in Texas has denied Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the murder case of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred at a high school track meet in April 2025.
Anthony was found guilty of the murder and subsequently sentenced to 35 years in prison. His legal team had sought a new trial, but the judge has now ruled against this request.
Following the denial of the new trial motion, Karmelo Anthony is proceeding with an appeal of the original conviction and sentence. Further details regarding the grounds for the appeal or the timeline for its proceedings were not immediately available.
The case involved the death of Austin Metcalf, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident. The event took place at a track meet held at a high school. The conviction and subsequent sentencing of Anthony followed the determination of guilt in the case.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. The decision to appeal indicates that Anthony and his representatives plan to continue challenging the court’s verdict.
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