India, June 13 -- Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf during a high school track event, has reportedly submitted an appeal in which he asserts that he cannot afford legal representation.

A jury found Anthony, now 19 years old, guilty of murder on Tuesday, June 9, related to the killing of 17-year-old Metcalf in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025, as reported by WFAA and NBC 5. He was subsequently sentenced to 35 years in prison.

The jurors deliberated on both murder and manslaughter charges in this case.

According to WFAA, Anthony filed a notice of appeal the day following his conviction. A court document obtained by the news outlet suggests that Anthony claimed he lacked financial resources and requested the judge...