Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teen now 19, is sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the stabbing death of fellow high school student Austin Metcalf, 17, at a track meet in the Dallas-area community of Frisco/McKinney in April 2025. Multiple outlets report that a yearlong legal process and a trial that continued into the weekend led to the conviction, followed by sentencing in Collin County. Prosecutors say the fatal stabbing stemmed from an incident involving a dispute over whether Anthony could stay under Metcalf’s team tent during a rainy track meet. The defense argues Anthony acted out of fear and believed he needed to defend himself when physical contact occurred, and also sought a reduced sentence based on an argument akin to “sudden passion.” Some reporting also highlights issues during jury selection, including claims that no Black jurors were seated on the panel at the start of the trial. After the verdict and sentence, Anthony’s case drew extensive public attention, including reactions in the courtroom and continued coverage as he pursues an appeal.