Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years
Texas trial, which lasted a week, drew national attention due to race, as Anthony is Black and Austin Metcalf was white
TL;DR
- Karmelo Anthony, 19, convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
- Trial lasted one week and drew national attention due to the racial composition of the case.
- Anthony, who is Black, was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
- The stabbing occurred during a track meet when Anthony sought shelter under a tent.
- Defense claimed self-defense, while prosecutors cited a "sneak, surprise attack."
- Texas law allowed Anthony, a minor at the time, to be tried as an adult.