Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony bid for new trial after dispute over testimony

A Texas judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial, leaving intact his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony bid for new trial after dispute over testimony

TL;DR

  • Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial was denied by a Texas judge.
  • His murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence remain in place.
  • The conviction is for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.