McKINNEY, Texas (Court TV) — Hundreds of people swarmed a Texas courthouse trying to get a seat inside as the trial of a teenager accused of killing another student at a school track meet began.
Karmelo Anthony, 19, is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. Anthony has pleaded not guilty to the charges; his attorneys are arguing that he acted in self-defense.
A sketch shows Karmelo Anthony on the first day of his trial. (Sketch by Pat Lopez)
More than 200 people were in line this morning at the Collin County Courthouse, hoping to get a seat for opening statements; only 27 spots were available for the public…