The ruling leaves the conviction in place in the death of 17-year-old athlete Austin Metcalf.
• The judge denied Anthony’s motion after reviewing his claims that errors during the original proceedings warranted a retrial.
• Metcalf was fatally stabbed during an April 2025 confrontation at a track meet in Frisco, Texas.
• Anthony, who was 17 at the time, has maintained that he acted in self-defense.
• Prosecutors argued that Anthony escalated the encounter, while defense attorneys challenged aspects of the evidence and trial process.
• The decision does not necessarily end Anthony’s legal options; his attorneys may pursue an appeal through Texas courts.
The case drew national attention because both teenagers were high school athletes and because the confrontation unfolded at a public school sporting event. Anthony’s defense has argued that the circumstances surrounding the encounter and the state’s handling of the case require further review. Metcalf’s family has continued to seek accountability as the court proceedings move forward.