Karmelo Anthony Gains New Judge in Bid for New Trial in Austin Metcalf Murder Case
In Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota), Karmelo Anthony has secured a new judge as he pursues a new trial following his conviction and 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Austin Metcalf.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 19, 2026 —
Karmelo Anthony, convicted of the murder of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison, has been granted a new judge as he continues to seek a new trial. The legal proceedings are taking place in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, specifically within Sarasota.
The specific details regarding the appointment of the new judge, including their name and the date of their assignment, were not immediately available. This change in judicial assignment comes as Anthony’s legal team pursues further action to overturn the previous conviction or secure a retrial.
Anthony was previously convicted for his role in the murder of Austin Metcalf. The court handed down a sentence of 35 years imprisonment following this conviction. The details surrounding the original trial, the evidence presented, and the circumstances of Austin Metcalf’s death have not been further elaborated in this update.
The process of seeking a new trial can involve various legal avenues, including appeals based on new evidence, procedural errors during the original trial, or ineffective counsel. The appointment of a new judge may signal a new phase in this ongoing legal battle.
Further information regarding the next steps in Karmelo Anthony’s pursuit of a new trial, including any scheduled hearings or motions filed, is expected as the case progresses under the new judicial oversight. The current status of the appeal or motion for a new trial remains under review.
Story summarized from the original created by Xavier Walton on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
