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High-profile attorneys join Karmelo Anthony appeal effort
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Ahraya Burns , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 22, 2026
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Key points Anthony is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf. For more information on the case and the appeal, readers can refer to the original source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS).
A high-profile legal team has been assembled to represent Karmelo Anthony in his appeal. Anthony is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf. The new legal team's involvement was announced on Monday.
The announcement comes after Anthony recently filed a request for court-appointed representation, known as a pauper's oath. Further details about the appeal effort and the legal team's strategy are not available in this report.
For more information on the case and the appeal, readers can refer to the original source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS).
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Category: Local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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