Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old student accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet, has been released on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.
As we previously shared, on April 2, Karmelo Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf. He died in his twin brother Hunter Metcalf’s arms. The incident occurred at a track meet — where the boys’ schools both met — in Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Before allegedly pulling a knife on Austin, a football and track star, Karmelo, a senior at Centennial High School, claimed Austin told him he was sitting in the wrong seat. Officials accuse Karmelo of stabbing Austin in the chest as his identical twin brother watched in horror and ran over to help.
Frisco Police said, “Despite lifesaving measures by police and fire personnel, including CPR and the administration of blood, the [17]-year-old died.” Later, hospital officials pronounced him dead. Austin’s heartbroken father, Jeff Metcalf, told NBC Dallas-Forth Worth, “He’s a good kid. He works two jobs. He’s an A student, has a 3.7 GPA.”
Karmelo Anthony Claims Self-Defense In Austin Metcalf’s Fatal Stabbing
On April 3, Karmelo’s father, Andrew Anthony, told The New York Post he’s “a good kid,” but provoked by violence. Andrew said, “Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son. But he’s not what they’re making him out to be. He was not the aggressor. He was not the one who started it.”
Andrew said his son was in the moment and made a mistake. He added, “I feel bad for the other parents and family, and words can’t explain how both [families] have been affected by this tragedy.” Although Karmelo admitted to the incident, he is also claiming self-defense. Austin Metcalf’s grieving father also questioned Karmelo Anthony’s upbringing and parents as he forgave his son’s alleged killer.
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Karmelo Anthony Gets Bond Reduced And Released On House Arrest In Austin Metcalf’s Fatal Stabbing
On Monday (April 14), a judge agreed to reduce Karmelo Anthony’s $1 million bond to $250,000. Mike Howard, Karmelo’s new attorney, argued the $1 million bond was unnecessary. He said his client has no history of criminal activity and the judge agreed to reduce his bond. Hours later, Karmelo posted bond and was released from the Collin County jail. As reporters asked him to explain his “self-defense” claim, he remained quiet.
Upon his release, Karmelo was fitted with an ankle monitor and will remain on house arrest as he awaits trial. He can now only leave his house with prior approval from the court. Karmelo must be supervised by a parent or designated adult at all times. He is also required to check in with the judge’s bailiff every Friday morning. Furthermore, he is prohibited from using social media and cannot contact the family of the alleged victim in any way.
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