Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict and sentencing

Updated on: June 11, 2026 / 1:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict and sentencing

TL;DR

  • Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a track meet.
  • The jury rejected Anthony's self-defense claim and deliberated for less than three hours.
  • Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
  • Anthony's family plans to appeal, citing concerns about the jury selection process, including the removal of Black jurors.
  • Both families have reported receiving death threats and alarming messages.