Karmelo Anthony
Homicide Trial Date Set
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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 monitor meet — is slated to seem earlier than a decide and jury in Collin County, Texas on June 1, 2026.
A court docket official tells TMZ Sports activities that date is tentative — and it is totally 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 dealing with one count of first-degree murder over allegations he took Metcalf’s life on April 2 whereas the 2 had been quarrelling over a seat.
Anthony’s legal professional, Mike Howard, stated final month his consumer’s actions had been “self-defense.” He additionally acknowledged he totally expects “the jury will attain the best conclusion and justice might be carried out” because the case unfolds within the court docket system.
A docket management listening to was additionally scheduled in Anthony’s case file for subsequent week … however the 17-year-old isn’t required to attend.
Prosecutors say Anthony is dealing with as much as life in jail if he is finally convicted.