Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years
Karmelo Anthony, 19, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in 2025. The trial gained national attention due to the racial dynamics of the case, as the defendant is Black and the victim was white.
Why it matters
The case serves as a flashpoint for discussions regarding racial bias in the American judicial system and the impact of social media on high-profile criminal trials.
A courtroom sketch shows defense attorney Mike Howard (center) and Karmelo Anthony (left front) on 4 June in McKinney, Texas. Photograph: Pat Lopez/AP View image in fullscreen A courtroom sketch shows defense attorney Mike Howard (center) and Karmelo Anthony (left front) on 4 June in McKinney, Texas. Photograph: Pat Lopez/AP Texas 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
The article presents the facts of the trial, the defense's self-defense argument, and the prosecution's stance without taking a side.
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