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Race, Charges, and A 35 Year Sentence

How prosecutorial discretion, race, jury composition, and decades-long sentences shape the outcome when a teen killing becomes a national flashpoint.

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6 booksJune 10, 2026
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Austin Metcalf's parents read victim impact statements to Karmelo Anthony after...wfaa.comCardi B Slams 'Disgusting' Karmelo Anthony Conviction—How A Teenage Stabbing Case...forbes.comTexas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics eventbbc.com

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