LawJul 8, 2026Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial, Asks Judge RecusalKarmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted by a Collin County jury of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years. Anthony's new defense team, led by atto...Karmelo AnthonyJudge John RoachCourtroom transparency and public-trial rights
LawJun 14, 2026Judge Defends Camera Ban in Anthony Murder TrialA Collin County, Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 year...Karmelo AnthonyCourtroom TransparencyJudge John Roach