Convicted Murderer Seeks New Trial in Raleigh-Durham
In Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), a 19-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a track meet, is now pursuing a new trial and a different judge after a jury found him guilty and sentenced him to 35 years,…
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 19, 2026 —
RALEIGH-DURHAM (FAYETTEVILLE) – A 19-year-old individual, Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at a track meet, is seeking a new trial and has requested a different judge preside over the proceedings. A jury found Anthony guilty of murder, rejecting his plea of self-defense, and subsequently sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
The conviction stems from a fatal stabbing incident that took place during a track meet. The specifics of the altercation, including the exact date and the identity of the victim, were not provided in the available information.
Following the jury’s verdict, which determined that Anthony’s actions did not constitute self-defense, he received a sentence of 35 years. Details regarding the appeals process or the specific grounds for seeking a new trial and a change of judge were not specified.
The case originated in the Raleigh-Durham area, with specific proceedings noted in Fayetteville. The legal actions taken by Anthony are aimed at overturning the original verdict or at least securing a new hearing under different judicial oversight.
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