Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Man Convicted of Murder

Pittsburgh, PA, August 23, 2026 —

A judge in Texas has ruled against a bid for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was found guilty of murder. Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete. The incident occurred in April 2025 during a high school track meet.

The defense team for Anthony had formally requested a new trial, arguing for a review of the conviction. However, the judge presiding over the case denied this request. Details regarding the specific grounds for the new trial request were not provided.

Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder for the stabbing death of the teenage athlete. The sentencing phase resulted in a 35-year term. The prosecution’s case centered on Anthony’s involvement in the fatal stabbing that took place at a sporting event.

Following the judge’s decision to deny the motion for a new trial, Anthony’s legal representatives have stated their intention to appeal the ruling. The appeal process will likely involve further legal proceedings to challenge the conviction or sentence.

The timeline of events leading to the conviction includes the stabbing incident in April 2025, the subsequent trial, the conviction of Karmelo Anthony, and his sentencing. The current legal development is the denial of the request for a new trial.

The name of the victim, the specific high school involved, and the location of the track meet were not provided. Information regarding the exact circumstances of the stabbing, the evidence presented at trial, or the judge’s reasoning for denying the new trial request was also not detailed.

The defense team’s next step is to pursue an appeal. Further information on the appeal process and its potential outcomes is not yet available.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.

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