A Collin County judge has imposed strict rules on media access, security, and courtroom conduct ahead of the trial of Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf to death during a Frisco ISD track meet in April 2025.
The trial is set to begin Monday, June 1, according to Collin County court records. Anthony is facing a first-degree murder charge and could face a possible sentence of 5-99 years or life in prison if convicted.
The order laid down various conditions, including that only nine media members may be inside the courtroom at one time, and the Collin County Public Information Office (PIO) will control all credentialing and seating.
Strict decorum rules include no reactions, gestures, talking, unrelated reading, food, drink, or distracting attire. No signs or demonstrative materials are allowed either.
No one is allowed to photograph, record, identify, or contact witnesses, prospective witnesses, jurors, or prospective jurors. Media interviews are prohibited inside the courtroom, hallways, and restricted areas.
Anthony is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death during a rain delay at a high school track meet. Before the stabbing, which took place at Memorial High School in Frisco, Metcalf had reportedly asked Anthony to leave the event since he did not attend that school.
