A request for a new trial by Karmelo Anthony has been denied. The decision was made by Judge Michael Chitty, who rejected arguments from Anthony's new defense team. Anthony was convicted of murder and given a 35-year prison sentence. His conviction was for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an altercation.

The defense team had argued that problems with the original trial warranted throwing out the conviction. However, Judge Chitty did not agree, issuing his ruling after a hearing.

Further details about the case and the ruling are available from the Defender Network.