Update: Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder.
Original story:
Happening now:
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The verdict, read by Texas District Court Judge John Roach Jr., carries with it a sentence of five years to life in prison. Anthony was 17 at the time, but Texas law allowed him to be charged as an adult. He is now 19.
Some in the courtroom reacted with cries and Metcalf's twin brother, who made his first appearance in the courtroom, leaned forward. Anthony's mother wept. Roach had warned people in the courtroom to control their emotions when the verdict was read. Anthony's attorney kept an arm wrapped around him.
Ahead of the announcement, a group of black protesters shouted in support of Karmelo Anthony.
After the verdict was revealed, things turned violent:
The court is already moving into sentencing procedures (no idea on how long that will take).
Update: Per CBS News, after Anthony's mother spoke, the judge halted proceedings and will now work on the details of Anthony's punishment.
Unless things get mostly peaceful, it seems everything has wrapped up for the day. We'll provide any new updates as they happen.
Before I go, one comment from the judge to remind us all of the weight of a human life:
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