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Karmelo Anthony appeals murder conviction — after family, supporters claimed racism
Anthony's family and his supporters have repeatedly claimed he was the victim of racism in the prosecution.
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Here's What Karmelo Anthony's Mother Said Outside the Courthouse Following Her Son's Guilty Verdict
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Jasmine Crockett drops SHOCKING statement about parents of victim murdered by Karmelo Anthony
Many in the black community have responded negatively to the verdict in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, but few have reacted as poorly as Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas did.Anthony was found guilty Tuesday of murdering 17-year-old high school star athlete Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, last year. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison.'It's impossible to have a conversation with people who live in this level of delusion and perpetual fake victimhood.' The case sparked a bitter debate on social media as some suggested that Anthony was prosecuted unfairly because he is black and the victim was white.Crockett went even further to insult the parents of Austin Metcalf in order to inflame her fans and supporters."Black women, especially black women who have black male children, live in fear and agony every single day, a fear and agony that, I promise you, the Metcalfs probably never spend a day living that way," she said."We're gonna have to have just some real conversations about race in this country," she added, "but also just, like, what are we going to do to protect ourselves."Crockett made the comments on her livestream show, "Clock It with Crockett," which can be viewed on her YouTube channel.The snippet of her downplaying the Metcalf family's pain was posted to social media, where many reacted with rancor."Idolizing skin color has completely robbed you of common sense and decency. How dare you compare just being a black woman to the horror of losing a child," Shemeka Michelle replied."Jasmine Crockett believes the mere existence of black women in America is more painful than a white family watching their son murdered and living with that reality. It's impossible to have a conversation with people who live in this level of delusion and perpetual fake victimhood," T.J. Moe responded.RELATED: Jasmine Crockett calls Trump a 'piece of s**t' during rant at left-wing rally "This is disgusting! They lost their son. They look at their remaining son and see what their dead child would look like if he had a chance to age with him. Can she imagine that?" another user replied.Crockett failed to secure the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat for Texas after running in order to punish Republicans for redistricting the state.She was beaten by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, who is now running against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the pivotal race that could determine control of the Senate.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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Karmelo Anthony verdict draws anti-white rage and lies from radical Dem congresswoman, angry activists
Rep. Jasmine Crockett makes false claims about Karmelo Anthony's murder trial jury, spreading racially inflammatory rhetoric after his 35-year sentence.
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Leftist Race Hustlers Enraged After Karmelo Anthony Verdict: ‘Lynched By An All-White Jury’
Leftist civil rights leaders and race hustlers condemned the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s trial, claiming it was unjust and racist. Anthony was convicted of murder on Tuesday after just two and a half hours of deliberations over the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. While ...
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Cardi B reacts to Karmelo Anthony verdict — draws fierce backlash online
The public reaction to Karmelo Anthony's guilty verdict on Tuesday is garnering a shock wave of responses online; people are either supporting the jury's decision or criticizing it, in support of Austin Metcalf's killer.
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'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
After Karmelo Anthony was found guilty Tuesday of murdering Austin Metcalf in a stabbing at a Frisco, Texas, high school track meet in 2025 — and the same jury soon after sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison — Metcalf's loved ones read impact statements in a Collin County courtroom with Anthony present.Jeff Metcalf, the victim's father, called his son a friend, a leader, and a true warrior, KDFW-TV reported.'My son's death destroyed the person I used to be.'"Since the day he first grabbed my finger, he had my heart with it," Metcalf said, according to the station, which added that the elder Metcalf also spoke about the joy he felt while watching both of his sons on the field at the same time.Jeff Metcalf also said the public response to his son's murder was sickening, KDFW reported, adding that he said he was targeted in six swatting calls and the victim's mother has been targeted twice."With a gag order, I can't defend myself when people want to tear down my son's memory. That time is over!" Jeff Metcalf added, according to the station. "I said from day one this was never about race. It's about right and wrong. We are all humans. We all bleed the same color. You will face those consequences starting today." Anthony is black; Metcalf was white.Jeff Metcalf also spoke directly to Anthony, KDFW reported: "You failed your parents, yourself, and society. You don't belong in this community.""My son's death destroyed the person I used to be," the father added, according to WFAA-TV. "He does not exist any more."Jeff Metcalf added that "people think grief is sadness; it is not. It is rage. Pure, unfiltered rage," he said, slamming his fist on a table with his voice rising, WFAA noted.The enraged father added to Anthony, "You can't look me in the eyes, but you can stab my f**king son?!" KDFW reported.With that, the judge motioned to prosecutor Bill Wirskye about the cursing, WFAA said.Indeed, a reporter in a KXAS-TV video called Jeff Metcalf's impact statement "full of rage" and noted that the judge had the prosecutor and a bailiff "step in" although Metcalf was allowed to finish reading his impact statement.When he was done, Jeff Metcalf stared at Anthony the entire time he walked past him — just two feet from his son's convicted killer, WFAA reported.RELATED: Jury reaches verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder trial (UPDATE) Hunter Metcalf, the twin brother of the victim, also observed the lack of eye contact and asked Anthony to look him in the eye, KDFW reported: "I would really respect that."Hunter Metcalf said he's been trying to learn how to forgive, KDFW said, adding that he also said he's chosen God and is trying to understand why his brother and best friend was taken from him."Now I want everything taken from you," Hunter Metcalf told Anthony, KDFW reported. "You took everything from me. I wake up every morning, and his door is still shut."Megan Metcalf, the victim's mother, talked about raising two energetic, loving souls, KDFW said: "Now I only have videos and memories of his laugh."The mother talked about the morning of the track meet, KDFW said, adding that she recalled packing her son a snack and giving him a hug — yet not realizing it would be the last time she would embrace her boy."You may have been given a sentence of 35 years. You should feel lucky," Megan Metcalf told Anthony, KDFW said. "I've been sentenced to a lifetime without my son."KDFW noted that Anthony, 19, will be eligible for parole after he serves half of his 35-year sentence. His murder conviction could have resulted in a prison sentence of as little as five years to as many as 99 years.During the sentencing deliberation, the jury was considering whether Anthony acted out of "sudden passion," which would have limited his time behind bars to 20 years, KDFW said.The reporter in the KXAS video described Anthony as "shaking" and "sobbing" and displaying a "sheer look of shock" on his face after his guilty verdict was read. The reporter added that Anthony was "trembling" in his chair and "sobbing" as his mother asked the jury during the sentencing phase to "please have mercy on my son."A new mug shot of Anthony was taken Tuesday after he was placed in the custody of the Collin County Sheriff's Office following his guilty verdict.RELATED: Karmelo Anthony murder trial: Jurors begin deliberations — and can consider lesser charge of manslaughter Karmelo Anthony. Image source: Collin County (Texas) Sheriff's OfficeIn addition, the reporter in the KXAS video said Anthony was seen mouthing the words "I'm sorry" to his family and added that Anthony's parents were not in court for his sentencing or for the impact statements.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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JUST IN: Karmelo Anthony Appeals Murder Conviction
Karmelo Anthony appealed his murder conviction on Wednesday. The post JUST IN: Karmelo Anthony Appeals Murder Conviction appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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SICKENING VIDEO: Evil Mob of Karmelo Anthony Supporters Follow and Harass Grieving Metcalf Family Outside Courthouse After 35-Year Sentence, ‘We Glad Austin’s Dead!’
In a disturbing escalation of the anti-white racial hatred already on display throughout the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, supporters of the convicted killer swarmed and verbally assaulted Austin Metcalf's family as they left the Collin County Courthouse on Wednesday, after Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison. The post SICKENING VIDEO: Evil Mob of Karmelo Anthony Supporters Follow and Harass Grieving Metcalf Family Outside Courthouse After 35-Year Sentence, ‘We Glad Austin’s Dead!’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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