A newly assembled team of prominent appellate, civil rights, and criminal defense attorneys has announced it will represent Karmelo Anthony in post-conviction proceedings following his recent sentencing in the death of Austin Metcalf.
The development was first reported by Revolt News, which published details of the legal team and supporting materials on June 22. According to a statement released by the attorneys, the group will serve on a pro bono basis and conduct an independent review of the trial record while pursuing all available avenues of appeal.
Anthony was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted in the fatal stabbing of Metcalf, a case that drew national attention and sparked intense public debate across Texas and beyond…