Karmelo Anthony
Homicide Trial Date Set
Printed July 10, 2025 9:07 AM PDT
A trial date for Karmelo Anthony‘s homicide case has been set.
Courtroom information present {the teenager} — who’s accused of stabbing and killing Austin Metcalf throughout a dispute at a highschool observe meet — is slated to look earlier than a choose and jury in Collin County, Texas on June 1, 2026.
A courtroom official tells TMZ Sports activities that date is tentative — and it is completely attainable it will get pushed out additional. However, the official added it is uncommon set dates ever get moved up.
Anthony is at the moment going through one rely of first-degree homicide over allegations he took Metcalf’s life on April 2 whereas the 2 have been quarrelling over a seat.
Anthony’s legal professional, Mike Howard, stated final month his shopper’s actions have been “self-defense.” He additionally acknowledged he absolutely expects “the jury will attain the proper conclusion and justice might be achieved” because the case unfolds within the courtroom system.
A docket management listening to was additionally scheduled in Anthony’s case file for subsequent week … however the 17-year-old will not be required to attend.
Prosecutors say Anthony is going through as much as life in jail if he is finally convicted.
