Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial

Karmelo Anthony withdrew plans to testify during his Texas murder trial over a track stabbing due to concerns that prosecutors would present damaging evidence about his past, despite an agreement to withhold such material. Anthony is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for the killing of Austin Metcalf. The case has generated controversy concerning race and legal procedures regarding access to character information.