He also attended a press event held by Anthony’s family, where he was asked to leave. Alexander publicly criticized Jeff’s presence, calling it “a disrespect to the dignity of his son.”
“He knew that it is inappropriate to be near the family, but he did it. Actions speak louder than words,” Alexander said.
According to police, the fatal confrontation began when Austin asked Anthony to move from under a team tent. An affidavit states Anthony responded, “Touch me and see what happens,” and after Austin physically touched him, Anthony allegedly challenged him to punch him. When Austin tried to move Anthony, the teen reportedly pulled a knife from his backpack and stabbed him
an act likely to be at the center of criminal defense strategy, and potentially tied to debates around self-defense laws and youth offender liability.
Anthony, who was 17 at the time of the stabbing, later told police:
