Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial in Deadly Stabbing of Teen at Track Meet
Summary
Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of killing a teen at a Texas high school track meet, has asked for a new trial. He says the judge did not give the jury all the necessary instructions during the first trial.Key Facts
- Karmelo Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet last year.
- Anthony is now 19 years old and is serving a 35-year prison sentence.
- He claimed that the stabbing was done in self-defense during a fight.
- Anthony did not testify during his trial.
- His lawyers argue that the judge gave incomplete instructions to the jury.
- They also say the judge enforced courtroom rules too strictly.
- The original judge, John Roach, has been removed from handling the new motion for a trial.
- The case gained national attention partly because of the racial backgrounds of those involved: Metcalf was white, and Anthony is black.
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