A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, upholding the June conviction and 35-year sentence. Despite defense claims of judicial bias and restrictive courtroom rules, Judge Michael Chitty ruled the evidence and trial process were fair. The defense, led by Russell Wilson, vows to appeal, while prosecutors and the Metcalf family stand by the verdict, emphasizing the jury’s role and the integrity of the legal system. Social media debates around race have persisted, but both sides insist the case was about justice, not identity.

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