The track meet incident that took the life of high school football player Austin Metcalf has shaken the whole United States. The latest development in the case has an update for the accused, Karmelo Anthony.
Anthony, 17, was charged with Metcalf’s murder after an altercation at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Anthony is currently held at Collin County jail with a bond set at $1 million.
According to reports, Anthony claims he acted in self-defense, stating that Metcalf had physically confronted him. However, District Attorney Greg Willis clarified that because Anthony is a minor, he cannot face the death penalty or life without parole.
This comes as per Supreme Court rulings.
Regarding the venue of the trial, Willis mentioned that whether it will be relocated outside Collin County will ultimately be determined by the judge. Although he expressed a desire for the community to have a role in the proceedings.
Anthony’s legal team has called for patience from the public. They are continuously requesting everybody to allow the legal process to unfold without premature judgments.
Karmelo Anthony’s Attorneys Visit Stadium Where Austin Metcalf Stabbing Took Place
Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony recently visited Kuykendall Stadium to review the scene of the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
This visit comes as they prepare for a bond hearing scheduled for Monday, where they will seek to reduce Anthony’s current $1 million bond. According to his attorney, Billy Clarke, the aim of the visit was to understand the circumstances Anthony faced.
“We just really want to get in our client’s shoes and see what the environment was like. I know it’s a beautiful day today, not what it was like on April 2nd. But we want to see what he was going through, just trying to get an idea of what he saw, what it looked like,” Clarke said.
Anthony claims that he acted in self-defense during the altercation with Metcalf.
In the aftermath of Metcalf’s death, which has provoked significant community outrage and concern, reports have emerged about online harassment affecting both families involved.
