Karmelo Anthony Denied New Murder Trial in Austin Metcalf Case

MCKINNEY, Texas — A judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new murder trial in the Austin Metcalf case following a two-day hearing, according to Anthony’s defense team.

The ruling leaves Anthony’s murder conviction in place after his attorneys sought a new trial.

Judge Rejects Defense Request

Anthony’s defense presented arguments over two days before the judge rejected the motion for a new trial.

The defense team confirmed the decision to CBS News Texas following the hearing.

Austin Metcalf Case

Anthony was convicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.

The case drew widespread attention after Anthony maintained that he acted in self-defense during the confrontation.

The denial of the new-trial request represents the latest major development in the case as Anthony’s legal team considers its remaining options.