Karmelo Anthony Wins Court-Appointed Appeal Lawyer After 35-Year Murder Sentence
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Karmelo Anthony Wins Court-Appointed Appeal Lawyer After 35-Year Murder Sentence
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Summary
Lara Bracamonte Davila is now representing Karmelo Anthony in his appeal after the Texas murder defendant filed notice challenging his conviction and 35-year sentence for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Court records show Anthony sought an indigent-defense packet days after his June 9 conviction, writing that he was "penniless, destitute, and indigent" and too poor to hire appellate counsel.
Donny Perales was briefly appointed before being replaced, though he said the Anthony family is expected to retain a private lawyer for the appeal.
Jeff Metcalf, Austin's father, said the Anthony family still has not contacted his family since the verdict, adding that he has forgiven Anthony but does not forget his son's killing.