Dallas Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony's Retrial Request

Dallas Judge Rejects Karmelo Anthony's Retrial Request

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Collin County Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial on August 23 in Dallas, leaving his 35-year murder sentence for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old athlete Austin Metcalf intact and sending the case to the Fifth Court of Appeals. Earlier, AP News reported that a Texas appellate judge removed District Judge John Roach from the case. NewsNation said a new judge was assigned to hear the retrial request.

At a motion hearing, CBS News noted that prosecutors and defense lawyers presented extensive school and criminal records for both Anthony and Metcalf. PBS added that both sides agreed to keep certain evidence out of the original trial, a point central to the judge's decision.

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August 23, 2026
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Texas judge denies retrial for Karmelo Anthony in high school track stabbing case
Texas judge denies retrial for Karmelo Anthony in high school track stabbing case

AP News • 23 Aug 01:55

A Dallas judge rejected a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who is serving a 35-year sentence for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old athlete Austin Metcalf.

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August 22, 2026
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Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial

Fox News • 22 Aug 21:00

A Texas judge rejected Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year sentence intact while the case proceeds to direct appeal.

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Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial

Fox News • 22 Aug 21:00

A retired Texas judge rejected Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year sentence intact while the case proceeds to direct appeal.

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Texas judge denies new trial request for Karmelo Anthony in Austin Metcalf murder case
Texas judge denies new trial request for Karmelo Anthony in Austin Metcalf murder case

CBS News • 22 Aug 20:30

Collin County Judge Michael Chitty rejected Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the 2025 killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, prompting both prosecutors and the defense to outline their next steps.

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Judge denies new trial request for convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony
Judge denies new trial request for convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • 22 Aug 20:25

A Dallas judge rejected Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, and the case will proceed to the Fifth Court of Appeals.

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August 21, 2026
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Texas prosecutor says evidence was withheld as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial
Texas prosecutor says evidence was withheld as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial

PBS • 21 Aug 00:57

A Texas prosecutor confirmed that both prosecution and defense agreed to keep certain evidence out of the original trial, a factor central to a judge's decision on whether to grant a retrial for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.

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August 20, 2026
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New trial hearing reveals extensive background reports on defendant and victim
New trial hearing reveals extensive background reports on defendant and victim

CBS News • 20 Aug 22:11

During a motion hearing for a new trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys presented detailed school and criminal records for both Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf, highlighting prior incidents of violence, bullying and offensive behavior.

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Texas judge to weigh request for new trial in teen's murder conviction
Texas judge to weigh request for new trial in teen's murder conviction

AP News • 20 Aug 04:02

A Texas judge will decide whether to grant a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murdering 17-year-old athlete Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.

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August 19, 2026
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Texas teen's murder conviction case sees new judge assigned as retrial request proceeds
Texas teen's murder conviction case sees new judge assigned as retrial request proceeds

NewsNation • 19 Aug 15:58

A Texas judge was removed from Karmelo Anthony's murder case after the defense cited alleged bias and restrictive courtroom rules, and a new judge will hear the retrial request.

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Texas judge removed from Karmelo Anthony murder case as appeal proceeds
Texas judge removed from Karmelo Anthony murder case as appeal proceeds

apnews.com • 19 Aug 15:51

A Texas appellate judge ordered the removal of District Judge John Roach from the murder case of Karmelo Anthony, who is seeking a new trial and appealing his conviction.

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