Karmelo Anthony’s 404(b) notice did not ensure the jury reviewed the evidence.
A 75-page court document detailing threats, photos of guns, and aggressive text messages linked to convicted Texas killer Karmelo Anthony appears to lay out evidence prosecutors intended to use in his trial. However, a seasoned Texas criminal defense attorney notes that a key misconception about this document is the assumption that jurors were guaranteed to […]
Karmelo Anthony’s family faced inquiries while fundraising $250K for an appeal.
Family of Karmelo Anthony Seeks Funds for Appeal The family of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony is attempting to raise $250,000 to support his appeal following the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track event in Frisco, Texas. Karmelo was convicted of murder in June, but he has since initiated an appeal, claiming […]
Karmelo Anthony’s family starts a $250K legal defense fund to back his upcoming appeal after a judge rejected his request for a new trial.
Legal Defense Fund Launched for Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal The family of Karmelo Anthony is raising $250,000 to support his appeal after a judge denied his request for a new trial. At just 19, Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school […]
Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal for a New Trial
Texas Judge Denies Retrial for Convicted Murderer Karmelo Anthony A Texas judge has turned down the request for a retrial from Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder and is currently serving a 35-year sentence. Now 19, Anthony was found guilty in 2025 for the murder of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old high school student. The […]
Karmelo Anthony’s attorneys reached an informal understanding with prosecutors before the Austin Metcalf murder trial, according to court documents.
Carmelo Anthony’s Trial Developments Carmelo Anthony’s legal team has reportedly reached a “gentleman’s agreement” with Texas prosecutors to shield certain evidence from public view during his ongoing efforts to overturn his murder conviction related to the Austin Metcalf case. As detailed in court documents, this agreement specifically focuses on the events surrounding the stabbing incident […]
Karmelo Anthony’s new attorneys request a retrial due to constitutional mistakes
Carmelo Anthony’s Defense Team Seeks New Trial Carmelo Anthony’s defense team has filed two motions aiming to overturn his murder conviction, alleging the presiding judge exhibited bias and that certain court restrictions infringed on his constitutional rights. In documents examined by FOX 4, the defense is requesting that Collin County Judge John Roach recuses himself […]
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers request a new trial and call for the judge to step down.
Legal Challenge in Carmelo Anthony’s Murder Case Attorneys for Carmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder, have officially challenged his conviction, asking for a new trial and the overturning of the judge’s previous ruling. On April 2, 2025, Anthony was found guilty by a jury in Collin County and sentenced to 35 years for the […]
Coach of Austin Metcalf listened to desperate cries of ‘Stay with me’ during frantic 911 call right after Karmelo Anthony’s assault.
Coach Austin Metcalf’s urgent cries came through in a recent 911 call made moments after Carmelo Anthony launched his attack. Joshua Rebman, a coach and veteran, was heard telling the critically injured Metcalf to “fight” during an event unveiled on Friday, just 10 days after Anthony was convicted of murder for a stabbing that occurred […]
Stephen A. Smith reinforces his stance on Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction
Lawyers Volunteer for Carmelo Anthony’s Murder Conviction Appeal Horace Cooper, a civil rights lawyer and co-chair of Project 21, discusses the involvement of a civil rights attorney who is joining the pro bono legal team to help with Carmelo Anthony’s appeal against his murder conviction. Cooper expresses concerns about the potential for this appeal to […]
Intense 911 call recorded just moments after Karmelo Anthony’s death released
On Friday, unsettling audio from the 911 call made by Texas teenager Austin Metcalf was released shortly after he was fatally stabbed by Carmelo Anthony. A friend could be heard anxiously saying, “My friend is bleeding everywhere,” while a coach in the background urged, “Fight through, fight through!” Mason, one of the callers, informed the […]