In McKinney, Texas, emotions were high as the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony entered its second day. Anthony, a Texas teenager, is charged with the murder of high school student Austin Metcalf, following a fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet.
Before the morning proceedings began, three individuals were removed from the Collin County courthouse. A woman confronted a sheriff’s deputy with harsh words. Separately, a blogger from North Carolina faced allegations of using a racial slur against a deputy. Additionally, a third person was suspected of violating courthouse rules regarding cell phone use and recording within the building.
Karmelo Anthony, 19, who is Black, pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, who is white, during an argument over seating on April 2, 2025.
On the first day of the trial, supporters of Karmelo Anthony demonstrated outside the Collin County courthouse.
Defense attorney Mike Howard argued that the act was in self-defense. On the contrary, Texas prosecutor Bill Wirskye described the incident as an “unjustified provoked murder.” The trial attracted national interest, partly due to the racial dynamics surrounding the case and the jury’s lack of Black members, which has faced criticism from some groups.
Texas state district judge John Roach Jr. addressed the public at the trial, issuing a warning that conversations were prohibited. He stated, “If I see you do that, you will be escorted out and not allowed to return.”
Maria Guerrero provided coverage from McKinney, Texas, while Suzanne Gamboa reported from Austin, Texas.
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