Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Man Convicted of Murder
A Texas judge has denied a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 22, 2026 —
A Texas judge has denied a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete. The stabbing occurred at a high school track meet.
The details surrounding the denial of the new trial request were not immediately available. The court’s decision means that Anthony’s conviction for the murder of the young athlete will stand, at least for now.
Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder for the death of the athlete, whose identity has not been widely released in connection with the trial proceedings. The incident that led to the conviction took place during a track meet held at a local high school. The victim was a 17-year-old athlete.
The legal proceedings involved a conviction for murder, stemming from a fatal stabbing. The circumstances of the stabbing and the evidence presented during the trial led to the jury’s verdict. The denial of the motion for a new trial by the judge is a significant development in the case, affirming the previous conviction.
Further legal avenues may still be available to Anthony, such as appeals to higher courts, though the specific next steps in the legal process were not detailed in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
