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A Howard University professor tore into the victim-impact statement delivered by the father of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf, arguing that the teen's death "did not begin with the knife" wielded by Karmelo Anthony but instead that his father's parenting style was to be blamed as well. Dr. Stacey Patton, a professor at Howard University's School of Communications, penned an opinion piece titled "Dear Jeff Metcalf: Your Son Is Dead Because You Failed to Teach Him That Black Boys Have Boundaries" to Substack on Wednesday on Substack, where she insinuated Anthony was acting out of self-defense. "YOU failed to teach...

Karmelo Anthony's family told CBS News that they believe the trial was unfair from the start. Now Anthony's attorneys have filed an intent to appeal. A day after the trial, Karmelo Anthony's parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, sat down to break their silence and let the world know how they're feeling as their son begins his 35-year sentence for murder in a state prison. Despite what a jury found, his parents dispute that their son ever wanted to kill Austin Metcalf. "My son is no murderer," said Hayes. "My son didn't intend to hurt anyone. My son was defending...

MANY VIDEOS AT LINK, WARNING LANGUAGE!.................... Justice was served in a Texas courtroom when Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. Anthony sobbed as the verdict was read and was ultimately sentenced to 35 years in prison. The New York Post: Karmelo Anthony sobbed Tuesday as he was swiftly convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of fellow high-school jock Austin Metcalf at a track meet — and his furious supporters raged, “This whole thing’s been racist!” The jury in Collin County deliberated about three hours before finding Anthony, 19, guilty of first-degree...

The prosecution continues stacking witness after witness against Carmelo Anthony—and the testimony is becoming increasingly difficult for the defense to explain. Multiple student witnesses described Anthony refusing repeated requests to leave the Memorial High School team area, becoming increasingly confrontational, and challenging Austin Metcalf to physically remove him. Several witnesses testified that no one ganged up on Anthony, no serious fight occurred, and that the confrontation ended almost immediately after a minor shove.

This video from Black Conservative Perspective discusses the reaction to the jury selection in the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who is charged with the 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet (0:44, 9:43). Key points from the video include: Jury Composition: The creator highlights that there are no Black jurors selected for the trial, a development that has caused significant backlash and "panic" among Black liberal commentators (1:31, 8:41, 11:51). Prosecution's Stance: During jury selection, the prosecution struck three Black women who were educators, arguing it was due to their profession—not their...

Karmelo Anthony, the Texas student athlete who was charged with stabbing a football star from a rival high school to death — and then raised $600,000 in donations — is set to face trial this week. The killing of Austin Metcalf — who died in his twin brother’s arms in Frisco, Texas, at a track meet in April 2025 — sparked an outpouring of grief. But what came next turned the case into a national sensation. The suspect, Anthony, retained a big-name Dallas lawyer, and the family started raising money from donation site GiveSendGo. A family spokesman said last year...

Karmelo Anthony, the Texas student athlete who was charged with stabbing a football star from a rival high school to death — and then raised $600,000 in donations — is set to face trial this week.

This video from Black Conservative Perspective covers the upcoming trial of Karmelo Anthony, a teenager accused of the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet in April 2025. Key Details of the Case: The Incident: Prosecutors allege that Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the chest following a verbal dispute over seating under a tent during a rainy track meet (3:15-3:54). Metcalf reportedly died in his brother's arms (3:46-3:51). Legal Proceedings: Anthony has been indicted for first-degree murder (13:53-13:56). His defense team intends to argue self-defense (4:04, 18:16), while the prosecution argues it was an intentional killing...

Karmelo Anthony, the guy who *allegedly* killed Austin Medcaff is enrolled at Morehouse College online classes majoring in Criminal Justice.

This week the father of Austin Metcalf was 'swatted' by fans of Karmelo Anthony for the 6th time! That makes twice this month. Austin's mother has been swatted 2 times. This youtuber gets his info from Journalist Sarah Fields who is on X. Miss Fields has been covering the Karmelo case like no one else.

Karmelo Anthony, the 18-year-old Texas teen indicted for the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet in April, has requested a court-appointed public defender, citing financial hardship, despite his family’s GiveSendGo fundraiser raising nearly $600,000. The family also recently raised the campaign’s goal to $1.4 million, sparking questions about the use of funds. Since the killing, the Anthonys have purchased a new Cadillac and moved into a $900,000 home. Anthony fatally stabbed 17-year-old Metcalf in the heart at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. He died in the arms of his twin brother. The...

Karmelo Anthony, the teenager charged in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, will be tried as an adult in Texas. The incident took place last month during a championship track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. According to police, Anthony stabbed Metcalf following a dispute about where he was sitting. The case is being handled by the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, just north of Dallas. Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder and will face trial as an adult. This is because Texas allows minors aged 16 or 17 to be tried as adults for certain crimes. If...

The father of a teen football star who was stabbed to death at a college track meet has challenged a school's decision to let his killer graduate. Jeffrey Metcalf has filed a formal complaint about Centennial High School awarding Karmelo Anthony his diploma - despite being accused of murdering his son Austin. Anthony, 18, is alleged to have pulled the knife on 17-year-old Austin at the stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, before his victim bled out in his twin brother's arms. The sickening attack has since sparked a toxic culture war as some rowed in behind the attacker...

Alleged teenage killer Karmelo Anthony has been moved into hiding after he and his family were slammed with death threats at their home. Anthony, who stands accused of stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas on April 2, walked free from jail on April 14 after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. As ordered by Judge Angela Tucker mandated Anthony, 17, was placed on house arrest. But the alleged murderer has been removed from his family's home to an undisclosed location as they worry for his safety, according to a Next...

The Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo has staunchly defended its decision to host a fundraising campaign for the family of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old Texas teenager charged with the murder of fellow student Austin Metcalf. The fundraiser, which has raised nearly $500,000, has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing it violates the platform’s policies against campaigns that financially benefit individuals accused of violent crimes. Despite the backlash, GiveSendGo’s founders remain firm, emphasizing their commitment to due process and the presumption of innocence. On April 2, 2025, Karmelo Anthony, a senior at Frisco Centennial High School, allegedly stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a...

After Karmelo Anthony’s release from jail, his family and friends have come together to launch a cool line of “FreeMelo” t-shirts with his face on them. They’re showing their love and support in the best way possible—with some trendy fashion! But it’s not just about the fashion statement – it’s about the message. Karmelo’s family and friends believe in his innocence of the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf and want to spread awareness about his situation. And these t-shirts are the perfect way to do it. They’re a conversation starter, a way to get people talking about the case. Anthony...

Jack Poso 🇺🇸 @JackPosobiec Karmelo Anthony's family rep blames weather for fatal stabbing death of Austin Metcalf From thepostmillennial.com 3:50 PM · Apr 17, 2025

Credit: WFAA screenshot Some individuals are so narcissistic and devoid of basic human empathy that a special place in Hell should await them in the afterlife. Karmelo Anthony’s family qualifies, especially what happened at a press conference earlier today in Dallas. As TGP readers know, 16-year-old track and football star Austin Metcalf was brutally stabbed to death earlier this month during a championship track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Metcalf, a junior at Frisco Memorial High School, was attacked in broad daylight by 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony of rival school Frisco Centennial around 10 a.m. after the youth became...

Karmelo Anthony’s family is stereotyping again.After taking their financial windfall and renting out a McMansion they could never afford otherwise, reportedly buying a new car, and going on an online shopping spree, they’re now selling merchandise with the teen killer’s image and setting up a website where you can no doubt continue to financially support the Anthony family as they live out their ghetto rags-to-riches lifestyle:NEW: Karmelo Anthony’s family and friends are now selling “FreeMelo” shirts with his face on them Karmelo’s cousin was seen wearing the shirt after his release “No more Free Melo… lil cuz is home… God...