There has been fresh discussion about the case and its legal, racial, and social ramifications after a judge lowered the bail of a Texas boy who was accused of fatally stabbing another.
High school student during a track meet. Karmelo Anthony, 17, is accused of killing Austin Metcalf with a knife during a fight at a track meet earlier this year.
Through his legal team, Anthony has maintained that he acted in self-defense even though he admitted to the stabbing.
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Metcalf, a Memorial High School student, allegedly approached Anthony for sitting under his team’s tent at a high school track meet, which resulted in the deadly event.
Karmelo Anthony is SAFE at home.
This moment is a reminder that a community united can never be divided.
The journey ahead is long, but today—we celebrate a victory for justice, for family, and for the power of people coming together to protect our youth.
Thank you to everyone… pic.twitter.com/CjLTkhbIiL
— Minister Dominique Alexander (@niquealex) April 14, 2025
