A Yonkers middle school student tragically died after choking in school Wednesday morning in what might have been connected to a social media trend, according to officials and a report.
The fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony has been taken down after his murder conviction and amid criticism that funds were not used as intended by the fundraising guidelines. […]
Karmelo Anthony has filed a notice of appeal in the wake of his murder conviction earlier this week in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, last year, KDFW-TV reported.Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday — the same day he was found guilty of murder. He will be eligible for parole after he serves half that time behind bars. The Collin County jury that convicted him also sentenced him; the term of Anthony's sentence open to jurors ranged from five years to 99 years behind bars.'It's really, really tough to convince the Court of Appeals to overturn a jury verdict once the jury has sat through and heard all the evidence.'Anthony's attorneys formally filed the notice of appeal, KDFW said, adding that the filing is a routine procedure in serious felony cases, doesn't mean a new trial has been granted, and that the appeal process can take months or even years to resolve.Dallas appellate attorney David Coale told KTVT-TV that Anthony's legal team could have several strong arguments on appeal — but that any appeal won't be about what the jury heard; rather it would focus on whether the trial was handled correctly.The case will be assigned to the 5th District Court of Appeals, which is in downtown Dallas, KTVT said, adding that the 5th District Court of Appeals hears all cases from Dallas County, Collin County, and several other metropolitan counties.KTVT added that Anthony's attorneys next will request that the Collin County District Clerk's Office send documents to the Court of Appeals and that the court reporter prepare a transcript addressing the facts of the case and any legal issues.The defense likely will argue that there wasn't enough evidence to convict for murder, KTVT said.But appellate attorney Chad Ruback told KTVT that may prove to be a difficult road.RELATED: 'You can't look me in the eyes, but you can stab my f**king son?!' Austin Metcalf's dad humiliates Karmelo Anthony in court "It's really, really tough to convince the Court of Appeals to overturn a jury verdict once the jury has sat through and heard all the evidence," Ruback noted to the station. "It's entirely possible that the attorneys for Mr. Anthony could argue that maybe the trial court judge didn't let in some evidence that would have swayed the jury, that would have persuaded the jury to render a not guilty verdict, or a manslaughter verdict, for example."A new mug shot of Anthony was taken Tuesday — the day of his conviction and sentencing — after he was placed in the custody of the Collin County Sheriff's Office:RELATED: Jury reaches verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder trial (UPDATE) Karmelo Anthony. Image source: Collin County (Texas) Sheriff's OfficeOn Wednesday, Anthony was transported to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where another new booking photo was taken, KDFW reported.Anthony was then transported to his unit of assignment at the Pack Unit near Navasota, KDFW added. Navasota is about three and a half hours south of Frisco.In addition, Anthony's GiveSendGo fundraiser — which took in around $630,000 for legal and living expenses — was shut down the day after his conviction and sentencing, the New York Post reported.GiveSendGo differs from GoFundMe as it allows fundraisers for criminal cases, and the Post added that the platform confirmed the fundraiser closure in a statement to the paper.“The fundraiser was supported to support pre-trial needs, and those funds were disbursed over the last year,” the statement read, according to the Post. “With that stated purpose complete, the fundraiser has been closed.”However, Anthony's mother — Kala Hayes — just launched a new GiveSendGo fundraiser dedicated to her son's appeal.The monetary goal is $425,000; as of noon Thursday $60 has been raised.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Meeting minutes show the American Association of University Professors is trying to undermine civic leadership schools.
Everyone at Madison Square Garden was trying to figure out what just happened in the Knicks-Spurs Game 4 of the NBA Finals — but Charles Barkley and the "Inside the NBA" crew were just angry.
Vance Boelter, the suspected assassin who killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.According to The New York Times, "The Justice Department’s letter to the judge described 'a proposed plea agreement' and asked for a hearing in which Mr. Boelter could change his not guilty plea." While the letter did not give details on the nature of the agreement, the letter "said that prosecutors would not seek the death penalty."Boelter was also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who survived the attack.The assassination of Hortman sparked political fears around the country, including worries that more such killings could happen in an elevated climate of anger.
On Monday, President Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, appearing at Game 3 of the Knicks vs. Spurs series at Madison Square Garden, where he was loudly booed by the New York crowd during the national anthem.But his less-than-warm welcome wasn’t the only controversial thing that happened. After the Knicks lost 115-111, some Knicks fans blamed Trump for throwing the home team off its mojo. Apparently his attendance created a circus-like atmosphere with heavy security, booing, and shifted crowd energy that allegedly contributed to the team’s loss.According to some disgruntled fans, Trump’s appearance is why Knicks player Mikal Bridges “disappeared.” The shooting guard had a rough game, scoring only two points, leading to his benching in the second half.“They’re — of course — blaming him for the loss,” sighs “Pat Gray Unleashed” co-host Keith Malinak. Before Game 3, "The View’s" Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed concern about Trump attending the game and warned that he would be the scapegoat if the Knicks lost.“If I were advising him, I would be like, ‘Do not go, because if they lose tonight, everyone's going to blame Trump,”’ she cautioned.“And it happened,” says Pat. “They are blaming him.”But it appears that Trump is unaware of — or unaffected by — the backlash.In a postgame interview, he said, “It was, I think, mostly cheers. It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”Once again, Trump lives rent-free in the heads of his critics — even when it comes to an NBA game.To hear more of the panel’s discussion, watch the episode above.Want more from Pat Gray?To enjoy more of Pat's biting analysis and signature wit as he restores common sense to a senseless world, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.
The grieving family of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf is now receiving death threats and hateful messages on their personal phone numbers and social media following the conviction and 35-year prison sentence handed down to his killer, 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony. The post PURE EVIL: Austin Metcalf’s Family Flooded with Death Threats, People Saying They Are Desecrating His Grave, After Karmelo Anthony’s Murder Conviction appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
A Florida high school valedictorian posted a mind-blowing graduation quote on his school district’s official website — urging fellow students use artificial intelligence to cut corners.