{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846a25cf47b55b37a17d090/6a3179ad101389aa3d50d1ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Karmelo Anthony Trial Deep-Dive: Part 1 ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6846a25cf47b55b37a17d090/1781627281088-c88f8a2f-a4a9-4003-9182-5f057d7327c0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial happened in Texas but the case has triggered strong reactions from observers around the country.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The 19-year-old’s legal team argued self-defense but witnesses told the jury that Anthony was never in danger. He was simply being asked to leave a private area belonging to a rival high school’s track squad.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily Mail’s Texas Bureau Chief MaryAnn Martinez joins us this week to break down the evidence and dispel misinformation that has been amplified on social media. Unsubstantiated theories have circulated since April 2025, when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was killed. He died in the arms of his twin brother.</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony was found guilty of murder at his trial last week and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. The verdict has renewed accusations of racism from his supporters even as the jury rejected his justification defense.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tune into Martinez’s conversation with Kayla Brantley to learn what the evidence at trial revealed and what claims are not supported by fact.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Crime Desk"}