American lawyer entangled in a high-profile murder case
The Collin County case involving 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony has progressed through a high-profile trial in Frisco, Texas, with a guilty verdict on first-degree murder for the April 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and a 35-year sentence handed down after a swift sentencing phase.
The hearings in the Murdaugh case have focused on evidence exchange deadlines, witness access, and venue for the retrial. Prosecution argues standard security protocols; defense seeks civilian clothing and private DNA testing options. A next trial date and ongoing pretrial motions are in focus.