The Brief
- A new court filing alleges flaws in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial, and Anthony’s lawyers are asking for a new trial.
- The filing states prosecutors reneged on an off-the-record deal that kept Anthony from testifying in his defense during the trial.
- Anthony was found guilty of the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet in 2025, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison in early June.
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas – Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is arguing the entire process of his murder trial violated his constitutional rights, and are asking for a brand-new trial.
New Karmelo Anthony legal filing
What we know:
In a new legal filing, Karmelo Anthony’s appellate lawyers are asking for a new trial after being found guilty of the murder of Austin Metcalf in early June.
The filing alleges Anthony’s Sixth Amendment right to a public trial was violated by restricting access to the courtroom.
“The cumulative and practical effect of these provisions was to exclude members of the public from proceedings at every stage,” the filing reads.…