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Judge Photo Scandal? DA Denies Link to Murder Trial
10 Jun
Summary
- Dad denies friendship with DA and judge involved in trial.
- Viral photo wrongly identified officials with victim's father.
- Murder conviction stands as officials confirm no conflict.
Speculation surrounding a photograph has been debunked, with confirmation that Jeff Metcalf, father of murder victim Austin Metcalf, did not befriend Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis or Judge John Roach Jr. prior to Karmelo Anthony's murder trial. A widely shared image, believed by some to show Metcalf with Willis and Roach, has been clarified by sources connected to the prosecution. These sources state that the individuals in the photograph are not related to the trial proceedings. The trial concluded on Tuesday with Anthony's conviction and sentencing. Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. He has been moved to the Collin County Jail and will be transferred to state prison, held in isolation for safety.
