Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Recusal hearing | Retrial hearing The fate of convicted killer Karmelo Anthony is playing out again in a Collin County courtroom. Anthony, who was convicted this summer of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in 2 025, is seeking a new trial following his conviction in June. Retired District Judge Michael Chitty will hear Anthony’s motion on Thursday. The hearing is set to begin at 9 a.m. and could continue into Friday. A live blog of Thursday’s hearing will start below. Criminal defense attorney Cody Cofer, who has closely followed the Anthony case, expects a major point of contention during Thursday’s motion for a new trial to center on a so-called “gentleman’s agreement.” Prosecutors and Anthony’s defense team reportedly agreed to keep character trait evidence involving both Anthony and the victim and his brother out of the trial, focusing instead solely on what happened the day of the track meet stabbing. The off-the-record agreement was allegedly withdrawn by prosecutors, forcing Anthony to decide not to take the stand in his own defense. Trial judge recused Thursday’s hearing comes a day after a hearing to recuse Judge John Roach, who presided over Anthony’s June murder trial. Appointed San Antonio Judge Sid Harle ruled that Roach should be recused from Anthony’s post-trial proceedings. Anthony’s new defense team, led by Russell Wilson, sought to remove Roach from the case. The defense cited Roach’s rulings limiting public access, as well as an interview in which Roach agreed the jury got it right and characterized Anthony as “a nice young man who committed a crime.” Following Roach’s recusal, Austin Metcalf’s father, Jeff, spoke to NBC 5 about Anthony’s efforts to get a new trial. “Let’s see what happens tomorrow,” Metcalf said. “Let’s see if they’re still celebrating tomorrow, because if he’s still granted a new trial, he could get more years.” Murder of Austin Metcalf Frisco Police were called to Kuykendall Stadium at about 10 a.m. on April 2, 2025, after 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in the chest during a confrontation in the stands. According to witnesses, an argument began when Metcalf, a Memorial High School junior, told Anthony, a Centennial High School student, to move from underneath Memorial’s pop-up tent used during a downpour. When he was told to leave, Anthony immediately opened his bag, reached in, and said to the victim, “Touch me and see what happens,” according to witnesses. When Metcalf pushed Anthony, a witness said Anthony unexpectedly pulled a black knife from the bag, stabbed Metcalf in the chest, and ran away. The death drew national attention in part because of social posts that amplified the case over race. Anthony is Black, and Metcalf was white. Anthony told police he was protecting himself during the confrontation, but prosecutor Bill Wirskye told jurors during opening remarks that it was a “senseless murder” and not a case of self-defense. Austin Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said his son didn’t know Anthony, and that Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, was nearby when the confrontation took place and not only saw his brother get stabbed but he tried to stop the bleeding. Frisco Police said that despite lifesaving measures by police and fire personnel, including CPR and the administration of blood, Metcalf died in his twin’s arms. Jeff Metcalf said his son had a 4.0 GPA, was the MVP of the football team, and had a bright future, including attending college. Anthony admitted to stabbing Metcalf and claimed self-defense. When an officer referred to Anthony as the ‘alleged suspect,’ Anthony reportedly responded, “I’m not alleged; I did it,” and asked whether the stabbing could be considered self-defense and if Metcalf was OK. The incident took place at the 11-5A championship district track meet, which included more than 100 students from eight schools. The district said that moments after the stabbing, the stadium was immediately secured, the meet was suspended, and all students were returned to their home campuses “with expediency.” This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less