296th District Court
Coverage of 296th District Court in the Nexus archive.
- Austin Metcalf’s dad supported Karmelo Anthony judge’s hard line on cameras
Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf, supports Judge John Roach's decision to ban cameras in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, citing the trauma of minor witnesses. Anthony was convicted of stabbing Austin to death in 2025 and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Metcalf has called for accountability from Anthony's family but has not received a response.
- Judge defends barring cameras from Karmelo Anthony murder trial, says it was 'an easy decision'
Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, stating it was necessary to ensure a fair trial. A Collin County jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.