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Unfit to Print: METCALF TRIAL MAYHEM

Platner accused of physical abuse, Bolton pleading guilty, & more

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Amber Duke
Jun 05, 2026
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Hey y’all, welcome back to Unfit to Print.

Today we’re covering the Karmelo Anthony trial, the sacking of a famed exorcist, John Bolton’s guilty plea, and more Graham Platner oppo.


METCALF TRIAL MAYHEM

The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the black Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing white 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet, is already drawing national attention — but Americans won’t be able to watch it unfold.

District Court Judge John Roach has barred cameras, audio and video recordings from the courtroom.

Now, jury selection and tensions outside the courthouse are adding new layers of chaos.

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