Austin Metcalf's father says 'no such thing' as justice amid Karmelo Anthony trial
Summary
A judge denied 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet. Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said that no conviction or prison sentence can bring back his son or true justice. Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing in April 2025.Key Facts
- Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder in June 2026 for stabbing Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas.
- Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
- Anthony's attorneys requested a new trial, arguing he was forced to waive his right to testify and that courtroom rules harmed his defense.
- A retired judge denied the new trial request.
- Jeff Metcalf, Austin’s father, said justice cannot bring back his son and described the family’s emotional loss.
- Metcalf expressed sympathy for Anthony’s situation in prison but said Anthony must be held responsible for his actions.
- The defense plans to continue appealing the conviction in the Fifth Court of Appeals.
- The original trial judge was removed after defense challenged his impartiality.
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