The $30 million case that will decide Karmelo Anthony's fate

The defense rested in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony,accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a 2025 track meet. Closing arguments and jury deliberations are underway.

Prosecutors labeled the fatal stadium stabbing a provoked, unjustified 'sneak attack' inside a team tent,while the defense countered that it was a split-second action in self-defense out of fear and chaos.

Following the conclusion of closing arguments, the Collin County jury will be sequestered to deliberate Anthony's fate. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison.

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A 17-year-old high school student testified he saw victim Austin Metcalf make physical contact with Anthony before the stabbing,and recalled seeing Anthony crying and distraught immediately afterward.

The witness testified he heard Anthony say, 'I told him not to touch me.'

A second student witness, a 17-year-old football player, also testified to seeing a push or a punch before hearing onlookers scream that someone had been stabbed.

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The defense also called Frisco police officer Beau Riey, who testified that carrying a knife with a blade under 5 inches is legal under Texas law.

While possessing the pocketknife violated school district policy, Riey confirmed it was not an illegal weapon.

Prosecutors declined to cross-examine him.

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Legal observers note that Judge Roach will ultimately determine whether the jury charge will include lesser offenses.

While Anthony is chraged with murder—which requires intent—the jury may be allowed to consider manslaughter if they believe he acted recklessly rather than intentionally, or acquit him entirely if they find he acted in self-defense.

Outside the Collin County courthouse, the activist group Next Generation Action Network held a lunchtime news conference.

Founder Dominique Alexander urged supporters to maintain 'revolutionary peace,' noting that too much attention had shifted to activities outside the courtroom .