Karmelo Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of murdering Austin Metcalf at a 2025 Frisco track meet. The defense argued self-defense and sudden passion, but jurors rejected the reduced-punishment claim.
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Witnesses testified that Karmelo Anthony told Austin Metcalf “touch me and find out” before the fatal stabbing at a Frisco, Texas, track meet. Defense lawyers argued Anthony acted in fear after Metcalf, who was larger, pushed him.
On Monday, a series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. The Japanese government has mobilized the Self-Defense Forces to assist in rescue operations and provide relief to those affected by the earthquakes, while Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to provide support. Photos of the aftermath show the extent of the damage, and authorities are urging people to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions.