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Karmelo Anthony's attorneys ask for new trial, new judge in Frisco track meet murder case
By Frank Heinz and Ahraya Burns at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
Karmelo Anthony’s new legal team is asking a Collin County judge to throw out his murder conviction, arguing in new court filings that his constitutional rights were violated during the trial.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in...
Key takeaway On Tuesday afternoon, Anthony’s legal team filed a formal 63-page motion seeking a new trial.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The request for a new trial and a new judge in the Karmelo Anthony case has significant implications for the Frisco community, where the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf occurred during a track meet. The fact that Anthony's defense team is arguing that his right to a public trial was violated due to restricted public access raises questions about the transparency of the judicial process in Collin County. Furthermore, the claim that the court improperly limited Anthony's right to claim self-defense may spark debate about the handling of similar cases in the future. The involvement of high-profile attorneys in Anthony's appeal effort suggests that this case will continue to attract attention and scrutiny from the local community. As the motion to recuse Judge John Roach is considered, residents of Frisco will be watching to see how the court responds to allegations of judicial bias and whether a new trial will be granted.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? Karmelo Anthony’s new legal team is asking a Collin County judge to throw out his murder conviction, arguing in new court filings that his constitutional rights were violated during the trial.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in...
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