Recusal granted in Karmelo Anthony's appeal process
His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
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His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday morning after testimony ends without the defendant taking the stand.
Jurors watched surveillance video and heard emotional testimony as witnesses described Karmelo Anthony's actions after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet.
Opening statements will take place on Thursday morning.
Edward Trevino, 39, told police he may have accidentally wounded the victim during a struggle in the man's pickup truck.
A North Texas jury consultant who's worked on high-profile cases said you might be surprised to learn what type of juror the prosecution and defense attorneys prefer.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
Frisco ISD said it is "committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment" at the track meet.
A North Texas man was executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago.
Detectives say the stabbing appears to have stemmed from a domestic altercation and remains under investigation.
The victims were found critically injured after a fight that moved through the Deep Ellum area.
This gag order issued by Judge John Roach applies to anyone associated with the defense or the prosecution on the case.
Officials call for patience and justice over emotion as Karmelo Anthony was indicted for first-degree murder in the deadly stabbing at a Frisco ISD track meet.
Karmelo Anthony was arrested on April 2 in connection with the stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The video, released under strict conditions, shows the moments leading up to and following a fatal stabbing.
The news sent Austin Metcalf's father on a mission to confront the Frisco ISD superintendent.
Frisco ISD's superintendent said in a letter to families that students who commit serious felonies are not allowed at graduation ceremonies.
The father of Austin Metcalf, a Frisco ISD teen who was fatally stabbed at a track meet earlier this month, made an unexpected appearance where his accused killer's parents spoke on Thursday.
The father of the Frisco ISD teen who was fatally stabbed at a track meet earlier this month made an unexpected appearance where his accused killer's parents spoke on Thursday.
The mother of the teen accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco ISD student at a track meet earlier this month spoke out on Thursday for the first time since the incident.
The father of Austin Metcalf, a Frisco ISD teen who was fatally stabbed at a track meet earlier this month, made an unexpected appearance where his accused killer's parents spoke on Thursday.
Pastor John McKinzie took professional counselors up on their offer to come in to offer services to his members dealing with the murder of Austin Metcalf.
"The safety of all involved is Frisco ISD's highest priority during this emotional time," a Frisco ISD athletics spokesman said.
More than 30 students and coaches are listed as witnesses to Austin Metcalf's violent death in the police report.
