Karmelo Anthony stays silent as analysts warn defense faces uphill battle in track meet stabbing trial
Karmelo Anthony's defense has rested without calling him to testify in his murder trial for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Analysts warn that the defense faces an uphill battle in persuading jurors that Anthony acted in self-defense. The case has drawn national attention due to debate over Texas self-defense law and questions surrounding the events leading up to the stabbing.
- ▪Karmelo Anthony is charged with murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas.
- ▪Anthony claims he acted in self-defense, but analysts question whether this claim will persuade jurors.
- ▪The defense rested its case without calling Anthony to testify, setting the stage for closing arguments on Tuesday.
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Texas Karmelo Anthony stays silent as analysts warn defense faces uphill battle in track meet stabbing trial Anthony is charged with murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet By Stepheny Price Fox News Published June 9, 2026 12:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Suspect claims self-defense in deadly Texas stabbing trial Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter offers legal analysis on the Texas track stabbing murder trial for Karmelo Anthony on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With closing arguments looming on Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's defense rested without calling him to testify — a move that came as legal analysts questioned whether…
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