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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas high school stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison hours after the jury found him guilty for the murder of Austin Metcalf.

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What happened A Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty Tuesday of the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow high school student, at a Dallas-area track meet.
The headline split One side frames it as "Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing student athlete at Texas track...". The other frames it as "Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas track meet stabbing".
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26 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftKarmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing student athlete at Texas track meet

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CenterKarmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas high school stabbing

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Right / center-rightKarmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for the Murder of Austin Metcalf

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BreitbartNews report · Jun 10, 1:35 AM

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for the Murder of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison hours after the jury found him guilty for the murder of Austin Metcalf.

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AllSidesNews report · Jun 10, 4:06 AM

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas high school stabbing

A Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty Tuesday of the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow high school student, at a Dallas-area track meet.

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · Jun 10, 4:00 AM

Karmelo Anthony Handed 35-Year Sentence in Austin Metcalf Killing, Family Deliver Impact Statements

"You can't look me in the eyes, but you can stab my f****ing son?"

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Western JournalNews report · Jun 10, 3:50 AM

BREAKING: Karmelo Anthony Prison Sentence Announced, Roughly 4 Hours After Guilty Verdict Read

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The jury serving on the case of Karmelo Anthony, the teen found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, handed down its sentence Tuesday. After roughly two-and-a-half hours of delib...

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KXAN (Nexstar, Austin)News report · Jun 10, 2:54 AM

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in pris...

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WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa)News report · Jun 10, 2:54 AM

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in pris...

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 10, 2:35 AM

'He was taken from us': Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after sentencing

"You should feel lucky you got 35 years because I've been given a life sentence without my son," Metcalf's mother told Anthony in court.

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WTSP 10 Tampa Bay (Tegna)News report · Jun 10, 2:35 AM

'He was taken from us': Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after sentencing

"You should feel lucky you got 35 years because I've been given a life sentence without my son," Metcalf's mother told Anthony in court.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 10, 2:35 AM

'He was taken from us': Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after sentencing

"You should feel lucky you got 35 years because I've been given a life sentence without my son," Metcalf's mother told Anthony in court.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 10, 2:35 AM

'He was taken from us': Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after sentencing

"You should feel lucky you got 35 years because I've been given a life sentence without my son," Metcalf's mother told Anthony in court.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 10, 2:35 AM

'He was taken from us': Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after sentencing

"You should feel lucky you got 35 years because I've been given a life sentence without my son," Metcalf's mother told Anthony in court.

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Not the BeeNews report · Jun 10, 2:04 AM

Karmelo Anthony was just sentenced to 35 years for murder. See what Austin Metcalf’s mom and dad had to say.

Hours after being found guilty of murder on Tuesday afternoon, 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years behind bars.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 10, 1:00 AM

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder over Texas track meet stabbing, sentenced to 35 years in prison

Karmelo Anthony, now 19, has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.

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The IndependentNews report · Jun 10, 12:56 AM

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing student athlete at Texas track meet

The trial drew lines of spectators and unfolded amid heavy security at a courthouse in Collin County

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The Guardian USNews report · Jun 10, 12:46 AM

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years

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Texas trial, which lasted a week, drew national attention due to race, as Anthony is Black and Austin Metcalf was white Following a trial that lasted just one week from jury selection to ve...

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Hot AirNews report · Jun 10, 12:00 AM

Washington Post: The City Where Karmelo Anthony Murdered Austin Metcalf is Bigoted

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Independent SentinelNews report · Jun 9, 11:59 PM

Supporters of Cold-Blooded Killer Karmelo Anthony Are Nuts

Karmelo Anthony murdered Austin Metcalf in cold blood. By all accounts, he tried to start trouble, and he brought a knife with him. There was no cause for him to murder Austin Metcalf. Karm...

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American GreatnessNews report · Jun 9, 8:29 PM

Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty of Murdering Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, […] Source

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Military TimesNews report · Jun 9, 8:28 PM

Sailor sentenced to 44 years in prison for murder of Angelina Resendiz

Petty Officer Jermiah Copeland strangled Petty Officer Angelina Resendiz to death after a disagreement at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

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The Christian PostNews report · Jun 9, 8:27 PM

Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in death of Austin Metcalf at Texas high school track meet

A teenager who fatally stabbed a standout football player at a Texas high school track meet last April was convicted of murder Tuesday.

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National PulseNews report · Jun 9, 7:48 PM

Karmelo Anthony Convicted of Murdering Austin Metcalf.

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco, Texas.

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RedStateNews report · Jun 9, 7:42 PM

Breaking: Karmelo Anthony Verdict Is In — Texas on Edge

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Daily WireNews report · Jun 9, 7:36 PM

Karmelo Anthony Learns His Prison Sentence For The Murder Of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of high school athlete Austin Metcalf. The jury rendered the sentencing on Tuesday evening, hours after issuing a gui...

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Fox News - USNews report · Jun 9, 6:54 PM

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas track meet stabbing

A Collin County jury convicted Karmelo Anthony on a murder charge for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Jun 9, 6:47 PM

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for Austin Metcalf murder

A jury found Anthony guilty of murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf following a confrontation at a track meet.

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Jun 9, 6:47 PM: WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNation joined the source map.

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