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Deliberations underway; Jury may consider manslaughter in Karmelo Anthony murder trial
By Hannah Jones and Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW
· June 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing
Key takeaway If Anthony is convicted of murder, he faces between five and 99 years in prison, and if he's convicted of manslaughter, he faces between two and 20 years in prison.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The jury's consideration of manslaughter in the Karmelo Anthony trial has significant implications for the community. As the case unfolded, it sparked conversations about racial tensions and self-defense in the North Texas region. The fact that the jury will weigh the severity of the crime, potentially distinguishing between murder and manslaughter, underscores the complexity of the incident. For Fort Worth residents, this trial serves as a reminder that similar conflicts can arise in local schools and public spaces, such as the Fort Worth Stockyards or Sundance Square. The verdict will likely influence how local law enforcement, including the Fort Worth Police Department, approach and respond to future incidents involving teenagers and deadly force. Additionally, the trial's outcome may impact the way Tarrant County and neighboring districts address conflicts and violence in their schools, potentially leading to changes in policies and procedures to prevent similar tragedies.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing
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