Austin Metcalf's father says 'no such thing' as justice amid Karmelo Anthony trial

Jeff Metcalf said he does not believe the conviction and prison sentence can bring his family justice.

Durk's attorney countered that he had "nothing to do with” the shooting and said another man was the true mastermind.

Karmelo Anthony denied new trial after Austin Metcalf murder conviction Steve Charnock | Audience Writer Published August 24, 2026 4:45pm Updated August 24, 2026 4:45pm Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial was rejected following a two-day hearing in Collin County (Picture: Collin County Jail/KDFW) Karmelo Anthony

A Texas judge has denied convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony's request for a re-trial after the release of details about the case

Judge Michael Chitty denied the retrial motion in a half-page order following a two-day hearing this week near Dallas, citing a review of the evidence and arguments. He did not elaborate.

Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial over track meet stabbing denied  USA Today

Karmelo Anthony’s defense lawyers lost their motion for a retrial on Saturday following a two-day court hearing in Texas last week. The development comes two months after the 19-year-old black man was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old white athlet

Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.

A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet

A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.

A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's attempts to get a new trial in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

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

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet  AP News

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet  CNN

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet  Toronto Star

A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet

Karmelo Anthony's former lawyers testified that a dispute over an unwritten deal with prosecutors kept the convicted murderer from taking the stand.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a retrial after being convicted of murder was shot down by a Texas judge Satuday.

A Texas judge on Saturday dealt a crushing blow to convicted killer Karmelo Anthony, denying his bid for a new murder trial for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf in the heart at a high school track meet. Judge Michael Chitty rejected Anthony’s motion for a new trial following a two-day hearing after the judge who oversaw