Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony new trial request
By The BriefBrief
A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Judge Michael Chitty issued a half-page order after a two-day hearing this week near Dallas, citing a review of the evidence and arguments without elaboration.
WHO:Judge Michael Chitty
WHAT:Denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the stabbing death case
WHEN:Aug 23, 2026
WHERE:Dallas area, Texas, USA
WHY:The judge denied the retrial motion after reviewing the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing.
