Karmelo Anthony backed out of testifying over concerns of damaging evidence It was not clear when the judge will issue a ruling on whether to grant a new trial The Independent UK · Aug 21
Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over evidence withheld from jury Anthony’s lawyers argued that an agreement to withhold evidence was one of several errors that compromised his June trial The Independent UK · Aug 21
Karmelo Anthony Case Takes Dark Turn As Prosecutor Unveils Evidence Jury Never Saw, Including Disturbing Texts Karmelo had allegedly sent his girlfriend a photo of a knife alongside a disturbing message. Bored Panda · Aug 20
'Touch Me and See What Happens': The Full Story of the Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial — Verdict, Sentence, and the Fury That Followed Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years for the 2025 stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet — a verdict that reignited America's debate on race and justice. Latin Times · Jun 10
Justice or Cruelty? Outrage Erupts After Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years by All-White Jury in 'Self-Defense' Stabbing Anthony has been jailed for 35 years after a Texas jury convicted him of murdering Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, rejecting his claim that he stabbed the 17‑year‑old in self‑defence. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years Texas trial, which lasted a week, drew national attention due to race, as Anthony is Black and Austin Metcalf was white The Guardian - US · Jun 9
Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing student athlete at Texas track meet The trial drew lines of spectators and unfolded amid heavy security at a courthouse in Collin County The Independent UK · Jun 9
Teen charged with murder at Texas track meet was ‘distraught’ after stabbing, witness says Defense attorneys insist the teen felt threatened and believed he needed to defend himself The Independent UK · Jun 8