{"id":361153,"date":"2026-06-10T15:12:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/karmelo-anthony-appeals-prison-sentence-after-murder-conviction"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:12:55","slug":"karmelo-anthony-appeals-prison-sentence-after-murder-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/karmelo-anthony-appeals-prison-sentence-after-murder-conviction","title":{"rendered":"Karmelo Anthony Appeals Jail Sentence After Homicide Conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"article__header--headline-fragments\">\n             <span class=\"article__header--hf1 text-uppercase h3\">Karmelo Anthony<\/span><br \/>\n             <span class=\"article__header--hf2 text-uppercase h1\">I&#8217;m Not Done Fighting Yet &#8230;<\/span><br \/>\n             <span class=\"article__header--hf3 text-none h2\">Appeals 35-Year Sentence<\/span><br \/>\n           <\/h2>\n<p>    <!--\/.social-media-container--><\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Published <time class=\"published-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-06-10T12:54:30-07:00\"><br \/>\n               June 10, 2026<br \/>\n              12:54 PM PDT<\/time>\n                                      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<section id=\"cb-19ffaa6963f4bfdf52d97ae35b5f115f\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default canvas-block-is-first \">\n<div class=\"image-block\">\n         <a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20260610_d5fa43004de748cb8931bfeed87d3dad\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:090244a2-9c08-48e6-9e50-c29fcb5f3bf5\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n<p>             <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Anthony\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/d5\/4by3\/2026\/06\/10\/d5fa43004de748cb8931bfeed87d3dad_md.jpg\" alt=\"austin metcalf karmelo anthony\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n<p>         <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-19ffaa6963f4bfdf52d97ae35b5f115f--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-b61516592040995ee548412091c7dc2b\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/karmelo-anthony\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>Karmelo Anthony<\/strong><\/a> isn&#8217;t done fighting his murder case just yet &#8230; because we&#8217;ve learned he&#8217;s planning to appeal after being convicted of murdering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/austin-metcalf\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>Austin Metcalf<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-b61516592040995ee548412091c7dc2b--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-28f27b035cec27b67f658bb4d1f02d4d\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>According to court records, obtained by TMZ, Anthony filed a notice of appeal. The move comes less than 24 hours after a Texas jury found him guilty of murder &#8230; and he was subsquentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/09\/karmelo-anthony-sentenced\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>sentenced to 35 years<\/strong><\/a> behind bars for the fatal stabbing at a Frisco, TX track meet.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-28f27b035cec27b67f658bb4d1f02d4d--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-7ebdf03c255214809f745bde4e242755\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default \">\n<div class=\"image-block\">\n         <a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20260610_18fac948115549fe8abf0fe20600ca32\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:090244a2-9c08-48e6-9e50-c29fcb5f3bf5\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/18\/4by3\/2026\/06\/10\/18fac948115549fe8abf0fe20600ca32_md.jpg\" alt=\"Karmelo Anthony mug shot 1\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n<p>         <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-7ebdf03c255214809f745bde4e242755--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-8031f1fd6bc389c3dce2f86972288bfb\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Karmelo&#8217;s lawyer, <strong>Mike Howard<\/strong>, tells TMZ, &#8220;After the conclusion of the trial yesterday, we gave the court our official notice that Karmelo Anthony is filing an appeal. We believe there are several important issues for the appellate courts to consider. An appeal is the next part of the legal process and a right afforded every American.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-8031f1fd6bc389c3dce2f86972288bfb--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-0e54247d1197887359b291c516044a2d\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>As we previously reported, jurors rejected Anthony&#8217;s self-defense argument and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/09\/karmelo-anthony-found-guilty\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>returned a guilty verdict<\/strong><\/a> Tuesday following days of emotional testimony and closing arguments. He was then sentenced to 35 years in prison &#8230; with the case drawing national attention from the moment of his arrest.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-0e54247d1197887359b291c516044a2d--><br \/>\n<a id=\"continued\" class=\"continued-anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-c8f7e1edacc8ea6fbaafffeaa049498e\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default \">\n<div class=\"image-block\">\n         <a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20250403_4bd58846b12249c0aab28ebc553688f6\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:090244a2-9c08-48e6-9e50-c29fcb5f3bf5\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/4b\/4by3\/2025\/04\/03\/4bd58846b12249c0aab28ebc553688f6_md.jpg\" alt=\"austin metcalf crime scene\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n<p>         <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-c8f7e1edacc8ea6fbaafffeaa049498e--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-aa77cd25f6053282e5436f315013af3a\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>The appeal marks the latest development in a whirlwind for Anthony &#8230; we&#8217;ve reported he&#8217;s currently being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/10\/karmelo-anthony-placed-in-isolation\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>housed in isolation<\/strong><\/a> while officials determine his long-term placement.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-aa77cd25f6053282e5436f315013af3a--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-addbd0864658b55310c94d1b79d46a25\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Meanwhile, support for him hasn&#8217;t dried up despite the conviction. Donations have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/10\/karmelo-anthony-receives-donations-after-murder-conviction\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>continued pouring in<\/strong><\/a> from supporters, his family is gearing up for a lengthy appeals fight, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/cardi-b\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>Cardi B<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>has entered the conversation &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/10\/cardi-b-reacts-karmelo-anthony-verdict\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>sounding off on social media<\/strong><\/a> after the guilty verdict was handed down.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-addbd0864658b55310c94d1b79d46a25--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-2f7999aaf7beac0d872ec1d209a2bb04\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default \">\n<div class=\"image-block\">\n         <a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20250402_1d04180fbc10463089d9484720f74eb2\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:090244a2-9c08-48e6-9e50-c29fcb5f3bf5\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/1d\/4by3\/2025\/04\/02\/1d04180fbc10463089d9484720f74eb2_md.jpg\" alt=\"Austin Metcalf Frisco Memorial Football facebook sub swipe\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n<p>         <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-2f7999aaf7beac0d872ec1d209a2bb04--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-97b30928f386d4abe45ab8564d45515c\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Now, Anthony&#8217;s appellate lawyers will try to convince a higher court that something went wrong during the proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-97b30928f386d4abe45ab8564d45515c--><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-a5a1655fe881840cad604f79f148d629\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default canvas-block-is-last \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>The Metcalf family doesn&#8217;t seem to be losing any sleep over the appeal. Sources connected to the case told TMZ Austin Metcalf&#8217;s family is &#8220;very happy&#8221; with the 35-year sentence &#8212; and everyone involved sees the verdict as a victory.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\/#cb-a5a1655fe881840cad604f79f148d629--><\/p><\/div>\n<p> <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/10\/karmelo-anthony-appeals-murder-conviction\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karmelo Anthony I&#8217;m Not Done Fighting Yet &#8230; Appeals 35-Year Sentence Published June 10, 2026 12:54 PM PDT Karmelo Anthony isn&#8217;t done fighting his murder [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":361156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3662,3661,836,36252,36236,465,3659,24915,6249,156,102],"class_list":["post-361153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-anthony","tag-austin-metcalf","tag-cardi","tag-karmelo","tag-killing-of-austin-metcalf","tag-lawyer","tag-mike-howard","tag-new-york-city-police-department-corruption-and-misconduct","tag-overturned-convictions-in-the-united-states","tag-social-media","tag-texas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361153"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":361155,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361153\/revisions\/361155"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/361156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}