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Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial After 35-Year Sentence

8/19/2026

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Karmelo Anthony, 19, is seeking a new trial after his murder conviction and 35-year sentence.
A hearing on the retrial and a new judge was set for Wednesday in suburban Dallas.
Anthony’s lawyers contend that District Judge John Roach imposed overly strict rules and gave incomplete jury instructions.
Prosecutors say Anthony provoked Austin Metcalf, who pushed him, leading Anthony to pull a knife and stab Metcalf in the chest.

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Karmelo Anthony, 19, is seeking a new trial after his murder conviction and 35-year sentence.
A hearing on the retrial and a new judge was set for Wednesday in suburban Dallas.
Anthony’s lawyers contend that District Judge John Roach imposed overly strict rules and gave incomplete jury instructions.
Prosecutors say Anthony provoked Austin Metcalf, who pushed him, leading Anthony to pull a knife and stab Metcalf in the chest.