Karmelo Anthony Trial: Jurors watch stabbing videos following opening statements

Opening statements began Thursday morning in the murder trial of a Frisco ISD student accused of fatally stabbing another student at a track meet.Karmelo Anthony, 19, faces a murder charge in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Police said Anthony and Metcalf got into an argument over seating in the stadium stands on April 2, 2025, which escalated when Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the chest with a pocketknife.The trial is expected to last approximately two weeks. If convicted, Anthony faces a maximum sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison.Live Updates: Karmelo Anthony Trial6 p.m. Court adjournsThe trial is done for the day. Testimony is expected to resume at 9 a.m. CST on Friday morning.Todd Shapiro, an attorney not involved with the case, tells FOX 4's Amelia Jones the prosecution and the bloody jacket left a strong impression after the first day."I think it being at the end of the day really left a very strong impression on the jury's mind as they go home tonight. It's a l
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