BREAKING: Collin County Announces Decision For Karmelo Anthony After He 17-Year-Old Football Star Austin Metcalf To
Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf (Photos via Twitter)
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 murd3r 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 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.
