Potential Karmelo Anthony jurors dismissed after saying they could never send him to prison: ‘He looks like a child’
Potential jurors in the Karmelo Anthony trial expressed difficulty in sentencing him to prison due to his young age and appearance. Many stated they could not envision giving a life sentence to someone who looks like a child, despite the serious charges against him. The trial centers around the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a track meet, with Anthony's defense claiming self-defense.
- ▪Jurors in Karmelo Anthony's trial were dismissed for stating they could not send him to prison.
- ▪Anthony is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Austin Metcalf during a track meet.
- ▪A grassroots fund for Anthony's legal fees has raised $600,000 to support his defense.
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US News Potential Karmelo Anthony jurors dismissed after saying they could never send him to prison: ‘He looks like a child’ By Jared Downing Published June 3, 2026, 6:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Potential jurors in the Karmelo Anthony trial said they couldn’t imagine giving him life in prison or “putting a brother in jail” — despite the heinous murder he is charged with. Prosecutors in Collin County, Texas, grilled candidates Monday on whether they would use Anthony’s age, race, or likeness to their own children when deciding whether he killed fellow teen Austin Metcalf in cold blood.
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