In a post-verdict interview withWFAA, Roach described the now-convicted 19-year-old Anthony as “a nice young man who committed a crime and he understands today more than any day before the consequences of committing a crime like he did.”
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison last week for the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco high school track meet in April 2025.
The stabbing occurred at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, when Anthony, who was on school suspension and not supposed to be at the event, approached the tent area belonging to rival Memorial High School.
Witnesses said Metcalf told Anthony to leave, and a confrontation ensued.
Anthony then pulled out a knife he had brought and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, piercing his heart.
Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother.
Anthony admitted to the stabbing but claimed self-defense. A jury rejected that claim.
Judge Roach explained his camera ban during the interview.
“Yes, it was an easy decision. I’ll tell you why. My primary goal in every case is to make sure the defendant and the prosecution get a fair trial. Period.”
The judge acknowledged that the decision angered some people but emphasized he was not there to make anyone happy. Roach said he had to balance the media’s right to know what was happening with the need to prevent outside commentary or public pressure from influencing the jury or proceedings.
Source: Cassandra MacDonald, Author at The Gateway Pundit
