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Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Track Meet Stabbing Death

Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 1:50 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 18, 2026, 8:04 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 6:22 a.m. ET
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was of murder and sentenced to in connection with the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, according to Fox News and KJLH Radio. The conviction came in a trial presided over by Judge John Roach, as reported by KURV. The government alleged that Anthony fatally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation at a Frisco track meet in April 2025, which prosecutors called 'unjustified' and 'plain and simple murder,' according to KJLH Radio. Fox News also reported the government's claim that the stabbing occurred during an altercation at the track meet. NewsOne reported that Anthony's attorneys claim his civil rights were violated by tight restrictions on public access to the trial, according to KURV. They are seeking a new trial before a different judge, KURV reported. A hearing on the motion for a new trial is set for Thursday, according to KJLH Radio. The cause of the altercation has not been determined.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 19, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET

    Defense Team for Karmelo Anthony Claims Civil Rights Violation in Murder Trial

    Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony claim his civil rights were violated due to tight restrictions placed on public access to his trial, according to reporting by kurv.com. Anthony was convicted of murder following the trial.

    The proceedings took place in June and were presided over by Judge John Roach, kurv.com reported.

  2. Aug 19, 2026, 1:51 a.m. ET

    Karmelo Anthony Convicted of Murder in June Trial

    Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder at a trial in June, according to kurv.com. The trial was presided over by Judge John Roach. Following the conviction, Anthony's attorneys claimed that his civil rights were violated by tight restrictions placed on public access to the trial.

  3. Aug 19, 2026, 1:50 a.m. ETFirst report

    Karmelo Anthony Defense Team Claims Civil Rights Violation in Murder Conviction

    Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder at a trial in June presided over by Judge John Roach, according to kurv.com.

    Attorneys for Anthony claim his civil rights were violated by tight restrictions on public access to the trial, kurv.com reported.

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  1. Version 322 Aug 2026, 10:22current

    Updated to include NewsOne's account of the stabbing and clarified the cause of the altercation remains undetermined.

  2. Version 221 Aug 2026, 08:52

    Added sentence of 35 years, clarified conviction and sentencing, and noted hearing date for new trial motion.

  3. Version 119 Aug 2026, 05:51current

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