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Karmelo Anthony's attorneys ask for new trial, new judge in Frisco track meet murder case
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Karmelo Anthony’s new defense team filed several motions Tuesday in a move to appeal his murder conviction in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a 2025 Frisco ISD track meet.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sen...
Key takeaway A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The request for a new trial and a new judge in the Karmelo Anthony case has significant implications for the community. As the case originated from a violent incident at a Frisco ISD track meet, the outcome of this appeal will be closely watched by local parents and students. The fact that Anthony's defense team is arguing that his right to a public trial was violated due to restricted public access raises questions about the transparency of the judicial process in Collin County. Furthermore, the motion to remove Judge John Roach from the case due to his post-trial comments may set a precedent for how judges are expected to conduct themselves in high-profile cases. The community will be waiting to see how the court responds to these motions and how they will impact the overall perception of justice in the area. This case continues to be a sensitive topic in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Karmelo Anthony’s new defense team filed several motions Tuesday in a move to appeal his murder conviction in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a 2025 Frisco ISD track meet.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sen...
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