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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamie Stengle

Teen found guilty of murder after claiming self-defense in track meet stabbing

  • Karmelo Anthony, 19, has been found guilty of murder in the death of fellow student athlete Austin Metcalf, 17, at a Texas track meet last year.
  • Anthony faces a potential life sentence after the jury rejected his claims of self-defense during the trial . He is set to be sentenced Tuesday.
  • The confrontation occurred when Anthony, a Centennial High School student, was asked to leave the Memorial High School track team's tent, leading to an escalating argument.
  • Witnesses testified that after Metcalf pushed Anthony, Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, having previously warned, "Touch me and see what happens."
  • Prosecutors argued Anthony provoked the encounter and could have walked away, while both the prosecution and defense stated that race, despite social media amplification, played no part in the case.

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Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder after fatally stabbing student athlete at track meet in Texas

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