Viral Accusations Trail Karmelo Anthony’s Family—Despite No Claim of Fund Misuse or Mismanagement?

Viral Accusations Trail Karmelo Anthony’s Family—Despite No Claim of Fund Misuse or Mismanagement?

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The tragic stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025, has ignited not only a criminal case but also a firestorm of public outrage, misinformation, and racial tension.

At the center is Karmelo Anthony, also 17 at the time, who now faces a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing Metcalf during a brief confrontation under a team tent.

According to court documents, Karmelo Anthony — an African American student from Frisco Centennial High School — was sitting under a tent designated for Frisco Memorial High School athletes.

It was reportedly raining, and he may have been seeking shelter under that tent.

Austin Metcalf, a white student from Memorial, approached and told him to leave.

Karmelo allegedly responded, “Touch me and see what happens.”

When Metcalf made physical contact, Karmelo pulled a knife from his bag and stabbed him once in the chest.

Metcalf died in his twin brother’s arms.

The two teens did not know each other, and the entire incident unfolded in under 30 seconds.

Karmelo was arrested at the scene and reportedly told officers, “I did it… I was protecting myself.”

His legal team maintains he acted in self-defense, and a trial date has not yet been set.

Meanwhile, Karmelo’s family has come under fire for raising over $500,000 on GiveSendGo to support legal fees, relocation, and trauma counseling.

Viral posts accused them of misusing the funds — claiming they bought a house and car — despite no verified evidence.

In fact, Karmelo’s mother, Kaya Hayes, publicly stated:

“No funds have been released yet. We haven’t touched a dime.”

Despite this, the family has faced death threats, racial harassment, and online abuse.

Their spokesperson has called the backlash a product of white supremacy, arguing that the family is being vilified before any trial has taken place.

The case has become a cultural flashpoint, drawing comparisons to other controversial self-defense cases and raising questions about race, justice, and media bias.

As the Controversies Boil Over, Here’s Where the Case Stands

Charges Against Karmelo Anthony

Charge: First-degree murder

Victim: 17-year-old Austin Metcalf

Incident Date: April 2, 2025

Location: Kuykendall Stadium, Frisco, Texas

Legal Status

Indicted: June 24, 2025, by a Collin County grand jury

Trial Date: Not yet set. The case is now in the court system, and a judge is expected to assign a trial date in the coming weeks or months.

Bond: Originally set at $1 million, later reduced to $250,000. Karmelo is currently under house arrest and monitored with an ankle bracelet.

Potential Sentence

If convicted of first-degree murder, he faces 5 to 99 years—or life—in prison.

As the legal process unfolds, the facts remain under scrutiny — but what’s clear is that the outrage has extended far beyond the courtroom.

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