Teen's Murder Trial: Strict Rules for Fair Trial

0:00A Colin County judge just dropped strict rules for the trial of a teen accused of stabbing another student to death at a Frisco track meet last. April 17-year-old Carmelo Anthony faces murder charges after killing Austin Metcalf, also 17, on April 2, 2025. If convicted, Anthony could get 5 to 99 years or even life since Texas treats 17-year-olds as adults in court. The incident went down during a high school track event when the two got into an argument. Witnesses say Metcalf pushed Anthony first and Anthony stabbed him once in the chest. Right after arrest, Anthony admitted to it, even asked cops if Metcalf would pull through and if accounted as self-defense. Public interest in this case is huge, which is why Judge John Roach Jr. wants to protect Anthony's fair trial rights. Families in the community are still reeling from the loss and everyone's watching how this plays out in Frisco schools. Now for the trial details, court opens at 8.30 a.m. each day with staggered entry every

1:0010 minutes. Media gets in first, but only 9 outlets. Allowed. No photos. No recordings. Dress sharp and keep reactions locked down. No talking or gestures. Exhibits stay sealed until the end. These guidelines aim to keep things focused and fair, so the jury hears the facts without outside noise shaping the story. This has been Dallas News Today, powered by AI.