The father of Austin Metcalf could barely contain his emotions after the teenager convicted of killing his son was sentenced to 35 years in prison. On Tuesday, a jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, rejecting arguments that the killing was an act of self-defense. The case has drawn national attention since the deadly confrontation at a Texas high school track meet in April 2025. According to prosecutors, the incident began as a dispute over seating under a team tent. Court documents state that Anthony had been sitting beneath the tent when...
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