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A Texas teen faces trial for the murder of another athlete during a school track meet, with prosecutors arguing it was premeditated murder while the defense claims self-defense. The case has drawn attention due to racial tensions highlighted on social media, though prosecutors assert race was not a factor.

Closing arguments are set in the trial of Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old Texas teen charged with fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. The incident occurred after a confrontation in the stadium’s bleachers, with conflicting testimonies about whether Anthony acted in self-defense or as an aggressor. Prosecutors argue the stabbing was unjustified, while Anthony’s defense claims he was defending himself.

A 19-year-old Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, is charged with murder after fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. A witness testified Anthony was 'distraught' afterward, claiming he told Metcalf 'not to touch me,' while defense argues self-defense due to a dispute over physical contact.

A 19-year-old Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, is charged with murder after fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. A witness testified Anthony was 'distraught' afterward, stating he warned Metcalf 'not to touch me,' while defense attorneys claim Anthony felt threatened. The case has drawn attention due to racial dynamics highlighted by social media.

A 19-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, is on trial in Texas for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was fatally stabbed during a high school track meet. Defense attorneys argue Anthony acted in self-defense after feeling threatened, while prosecutors claim the attack was unprovoked. The case has drawn attention due to racial dynamics highlighted by social media.