Austin Metcalf's father says 'no such thing' as justice amid Karmelo Anthony trial
Jeff Metcalf said he does not believe the conviction and prison sentence can bring his family justice.
Following a judge's denial of Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial, his father, Jeff Metcalf, has spoken out about the lack of justice for his family in the case of his son, Austin Metcalf's, fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet. In an interview with ABC News, Jeff Metcalf stated that there is no such thing as justice, expressing his deep sorrow over the conviction and prison sentence of his son.
He also highlighted the absence of his grandson, Austin, from family gatherings and significant life events like birthdays, graduations, and holidays. Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the incident that took place in Frisco, Texas in April 2025. While Anthony's attorneys argued that he acted in self-defense, prosecutors viewed the killing as unjustified and clear-cut murder.
Despite the pain his family has suffered, Jeff Metcalf expressed some sympathy for Anthony's situation, acknowledging that he still gets to be with his family, though his life has been severely altered. The judge denied Anthony's motion for a new trial on Saturday, with his new attorneys claiming he was coerced into waiving his right to testify due to an agreement that limited certain character evidence. They also cited courtroom restrictions imposed by the judge as denying Anthony a fair trial.
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