Judge Removed from Karmelo Anthony Retrial Case in Texas
In McKinney, Texas, the judge overseeing the case of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, has been removed from the case. Anthony's legal team is seeking a new trial, arguing…
Philadelphia, PA, August 19, 2026 —
McKINNEY, Texas – The judge presiding over the case of Karmelo Anthony, convicted in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, has been removed from further proceedings. The decision comes as Anthony’s legal team pursues a motion for a new trial.
Anthony was convicted in the stabbing death of Metcalf, which occurred at a high school track event. Following the conviction, Anthony’s attorneys filed a request for a new trial. Central to their argument are claims that the previous judge implemented unduly restrictive rules within the courtroom during the trial proceedings. Additionally, the defense has cited an interview conducted by the judge after the trial as grounds for seeking a retrial.
The legal team contends that these actions by the judge compromised the fairness of the trial. The specific details of the courtroom rules alleged to be overly strict were not provided. Similarly, the content and circumstances of the post-trial interview were not immediately available.
As a result of the judge’s removal, a new judicial authority will be appointed to preside over the motion for a new trial. This new judge will be tasked with reviewing the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense before making a determination on whether a retrial is warranted. The timeline for the assignment of a new judge and the subsequent hearing on the retrial request has not yet been established.
Karmelo Anthony remains convicted of the charges related to the death of Austin Metcalf. The outcome of the pending motion for a new trial will determine the next steps in the legal process.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMIE STENGLE on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
