Karmelo Anthony denied motion for retrial after murder conviction

Karmelo Anthony’s defense lawyers lost their motion for a retrial on Saturday following a two-day court hearing in Texas last week.

Karmelo Anthony denied motion for retrial after murder conviction

TL;DR

  • Karmelo Anthony's defense lawyers lost their motion for a retrial.
  • Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
  • He was convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, in April 2025.
  • The stabbing occurred at a Texas high school track meet.
  • Judge Michael Chitty rejected the retrial request without further elaboration.