“Karmelo is entitled to the same rights as all other citizens: equitable treatment and full legal protection. Until he gets it, we won’t give up.
In Austin’s honor, a secondary fundraising was launched and, as of this writing, had raised nearly $348,000.
The 17-year-old’s bond was lowered from $1 million to $250k after appearing in court on Monday.
After posting bond, he will be confined to his parents’ house and has to wear an ankle monitor; he cannot leave without Judge Angela Tucker’s approval.
Following an argument by his defense attorneys regarding his age and lack of criminal background, the bond was dropped.
