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High-profile attorneys join Karmelo Anthony appeal effort
By Ahraya Burns at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf.
The announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper’s oath requesting court-appo...
Key takeaway Anthony was convicted by a Collin County jury on June 9 in the April 2025 death of Austin Metcalf following an altercation at a Frisco track meet.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The involvement of high-profile attorneys in Karmelo Anthony's appeal effort brings new attention to a case that has already sparked concern in the North Texas community. As Anthony, now 19, faces a 35-year prison sentence for the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf, the appeal process will be closely watched by residents in Denton County and beyond. The fact that Anthony's new legal team includes attorneys with expertise in civil rights and criminal defense suggests they may be looking to challenge aspects of the trial that raised questions about self-defense and the fairness of the proceedings. With the appeal expected to reach the 5th District Court of Appeals later this year, Trophy Club residents will be interested in seeing how the case unfolds and whether any new evidence or arguments are presented that could impact the outcome.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf.
The announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper’s oath requesting court-appo...
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