Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after days of emotional testimony (opens original article in a new tab)

The defense rested in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The trial featured emotional testimony and conflicting witness accounts of the incident.

• Defense rested after days of testimony in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial.
• Witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the altercation leading to Metcalf's stabbing.
• Judge ordered jury sequestration to prevent outside influence during deliberations.
• Anthony claimed self-defense in the fatal stabbing of Metcalf.