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Teen Charged in Texas Track Meet Stabbing Faces First-Degree Murder Trial

Karmelo Anthony, 17, accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, will not face the death penalty or life without parole due to Supreme Court rulings.

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Hunter Metcalf, right, twin brother of Austin Metcalf, is comforted by his uncle at his home in Frisco, Texas.
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Overview

  • Austin Metcalf, 17, was fatally stabbed on April 2 during a track meet in Frisco, Texas, following a dispute over seating arrangements.
  • Karmelo Anthony, also 17, has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently held on a $1 million bond in Collin County Jail.
  • Supreme Court precedent from Roper v. Simmons prevents prosecutors from seeking the death penalty or life without parole for crimes committed by juveniles.
  • A bond hearing for Anthony is scheduled for Monday, where his legal team will argue for a reduction in his current bail amount.
  • Community efforts include memorial services and fundraisers, with over $316,000 raised for Metcalf's family and significant support for Anthony's legal defense.