Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison on June 13, 2026, for the stabbing and killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track event. Following the verdict, several activists and Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the fairness of the trial, suggesting that race and jury selection may have influenced the outcome.
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House Democrats raise concerns over race and jury selection in Karmelo Anthony trial
Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a high school event. In the aftermath, some activists and Democratic lawmakers have raised issues about the trial's fairness, citing potential racial biases in the jury selection process.
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