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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial in Austin Metcalf case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A judge denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf. Judge Michael Chitty issued the decision Saturday after a tense two-day hearing that included testimony extending into Friday evening. Anthony was convicted earlier this summer after a Collin County jury rejected his self-defense claim.
WHO: Judge Michael Chitty
WHAT: Denied Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the murder case of Austin Metcalf
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026
WHERE: Frisco, Texas
WHY: The motion for a new trial was denied following the two-day hearing and testimony presented in support of Anthony’s request.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 21 Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over unwritten deal
- Aug 21 Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over withheld evidence
- Aug 20 Judge Michael Chitty faces deadline on Karmelo Anthony case
- Aug 19 Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case seeking new trial
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