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Karmelo Anthony, 19, is currently on trial in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The teens were attending a regional track meet in Frisco, Texas, when Metcalf reportedly told Anthony to leave their team’s tent. Prosecutors allege the confrontation escalated, leading Anthony to stab Metcalf in the chest with a knife before later turning himself in to authorities. Anthony is charged with first-degree murder and is being tried as an adult. He has pleaded not guilty and claims he acted in self-defense. If convicted, he faces five to 99 years in prison. No cameras or audio recordings are allowed in [See More…]

Teen witnesses in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial gave differing accounts of the confrontation that preceded the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, but all agreed the violence erupted suddenly after Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave another school’s tent at a Texas track meet. While witnesses disagreed on exactly how Metcalf made contact with Anthony, they all testified that Anthony pulled a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, inflicting a wound that medical experts said was unsurvivable. Anthony, who claims he acted in self-defense, allegedly told police after his arrest, “I did it. He put his hands on [See More…]

The trial against George Pino began on Monday after he was accused of killing 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez while he was operating a boat. Prosecutors allege Pino was operating the boat when it slammed into a channel marker near Boca Chita Key in Florida. The state also claims that this was not an accident or momentary lapse in judgment, and that Lucy is dead because he failed to do the most basic things that are necessary when on the water. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ Join the Court TV [See More…]

South Florida developer George Pino is charged with vessel homicide and manslaughter in a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen permanently disabled. Prosecutors allege Pino was operating the boat when it slammed into a channel marker near Boca Chita Key, while the defense argues the crash was a tragic accident and that there is insufficient evidence to support the charges. Pino reportedly admitted drinking two beers and claimed another boat contributed to the crash. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. Note: Per a court order, no live chats are permitted [See More…]