Texas Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Request For New Trial In Deadly Stabbing At Track Meet

A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, a case that drew national attention and harassment of both families.

Judge Michael Chitty issued a half-page order after a two-day hearing, citing a review of evidence without elaborating. Anthony, convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years, will appeal, according to his attorney.

The retrial motion centered on an off-the-record agreement between prosecutors and defense to withhold character evidence about both teenagers, plus objections to the trial judge's courtroom restrictions and a post-verdict TV interview in which that judge endorsed the jury's decision.

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