Texas Teen Convicted of Murder Seeks New Trial After Self-Defense Claim Rejected
A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years for a fatal stabbing at a track meet in Houston, is now seeking a new trial and a different judge after his self-defense claim was…
Houston, TX, August 19, 2026 —
A teenager convicted of murder in Houston, Texas, is pursuing a new trial, arguing for a different judge after his self-defense claim was denied by a jury. Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a fatal stabbing that occurred during a track meet.
The incident, which resulted in a death, led to Anthony’s conviction. During the trial, the jury did not find his claim of self-defense to be valid. Following the conviction, Anthony received a sentence of 35 years.
Details regarding the specifics of the track meet, the date of the incident, the identity of the victim, and the exact location of the track meet were not provided in the available information.
Anthony’s legal team is reportedly seeking both a new trial and a change of judge. The grounds for this request are linked to the rejection of his self-defense argument by the jury and potentially other legal considerations. The outcome of this request for a new trial and a different judge remains pending.
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