Jeremy Rosenthal
Coverage of Jeremy Rosenthal in the Nexus archive.
- Karmelo Anthony defense, prosecutors wage first-impression war as emotions rock opening of trial: expert
Jurors in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial heard a 911 call, viewed surveillance footage, and listened to testimonies from witnesses during the first day of proceedings. Anthony, 19, claims self-defense in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, while prosecutors argue the act was an 'unjustified murder.' Legal experts emphasized the jury's focus on determining whether Anthony's actions were criminal or legally justified.
- Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst
Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet. Jury selection for Anthony's trial begins amid concerns about public misinformation and jurors' pre-formed opinions.