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State of Texas v. Karmelo Anthony
Date: 06-18-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Collin County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Collin County, Texas, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
McKinley, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Karmelo Anthony, age 17, was accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet.
The Defendant claimed self defense.
Defense counsel objected after prosecutors struck the final three remaining Black prospective jurors from the venire—ultimately, there was not a single Black juror in violation of Batson v. Kentucky.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Karmelo Anthony, age 17, was accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet.
The Defendant claimed self defense.
Defense counsel objected after prosecutors struck the final three remaining Black prospective jurors from the venire—ultimately, there was not a single Black juror in violation of Batson v. Kentucky.
Outcome:
Guilty.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Texas v. Karmelo Anthony?
The outcome was: Guilty.
Which court heard State of Texas v. Karmelo Anthony?
This case was heard in District Court, Collin County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Texas v. Karmelo Anthony?
Plaintiff's attorney: Collin County, Texas, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best McKinley Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Texas v. Karmelo Anthony decided?
This case was decided on June 18, 2026.