A defendant is seeking a new trial after being convicted of murder. The case involves a fatal stabbing that occurred during a confrontation at a stadium. The victim was 17 years old and an athlete.

The defendant, now 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison. His lawyers had claimed self-defense, but this was rejected by a jury.

Further details about the case and the events surrounding it are available from the source, including the reaction of supporters and the circumstances of the incident.