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Killer's New Mugshot: 35-Year Sentence Begins
11 Jun
Summary
- Karmelo Anthony began serving a 35-year sentence for murder.
- His parents claim he did not receive a fair trial.
- The family is appealing the verdict and jury selection.
Karmelo Anthony has been transferred to the Texas prison system to begin serving a 35-year sentence for the murder of Austin Metcalf. A new mugshot shows the 19-year-old with a shaved head in a prison tunic after his move into state custody on Wednesday morning. Anthony had spent only one night in county jail following the guilty verdict on Tuesday.
His parents, Kala Hayes and Andrew Anthony, expressed their belief that Karmelo did not receive a fair trial, calling it a "setup." The family plans to appeal the conviction and has criticized the jury's composition, noting the absence of Black jurors.
Prosecutors stated the case was handled in a "race-neutral" manner and dismissed the defense's objections regarding jury selection. Anthony's legal team is proceeding with an appeal.
