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self-defense rights
Coverage of self-defense rights in the Nexus archive.
- Karmelo Anthony trial ignites rival camps that threaten to get in jurors’ heads in track meet stabbing: expert
The trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teenager accused of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf following a track meet confrontation, faces challenges due to demonstrators outside the courthouse influencing potential jurors. The case has sparked public debate over race and self-defense rights, with a judge implementing a gag order and buffer zone to mitigate external pressures.