Pbm."We know this case has struck a deep nerve — here in Collin County and beyond. That’s understandable," Willis said. "When something like this happens at a school event, it shakes people to the core."
When a school resource officer arrived at the scene, Anthony reportedly said: "I was protecting myself."
Anthony also said Metcalf put his hands on him and admitted to stabbing the teen out of self-defense, according to his arrest affidavit.
“Is he going to be OK?," Anthony asked.
"Karmelo and his family are confident in the justice system and the people of Collin County to be fair and impartial," Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, said in a statement. "Of course, Karmelo looks forward to his day in court."
Metcalf's father, Jeff, he was "pleased that we are moving forward" following the indictment.
"With the first-degree murder indictment, it now goes into the court system. I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf. I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back," Jeff Metcalf said.
Karmelo Anthony Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Death Of Austin Metcalf | Detroit's BIN 1130
Karmelo Anthony, the Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a school track meet, has been indicted for first-degree murder.detroit.binnews.com
Do you think there’s a possibility of a request to move the trial?
and time to attempt to adjust the public narrative to agree with their client's threat assessment
It's all an act. Showboating and posturing to promote their own social agenda.
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Yes, I think a request will be made. The "community advocates" associated with the defense have already floated the idea.
I don't feel sorry for this murderer's mother one tiny little bit. She needs to shut up for the sake of her 'family' and her murderer. Then maybe the "attacks" would stop, you think?! js/imoWillis’ office noted that 17-year-olds are considered adults in the Texas criminal justice system. If convicted, Anthony faces five to 99 years, or life, in prison, the office said.
Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, called the indictment an “expected and routine step in the legal process,” and said the teen “looks forward to his day in court.”
“It’s only in a trial that a jury would hear the full story, one that includes critical facts and context that the grand jury simply didn’t get to hear,” Howard said
Anthony’s mother, Kala Hayes, spoke out on the incident at a press event in April, saying the family has “been under attack.”
“Whatever you think what happened … my three younger children, my husband and I didn’t do anything to deserve to be threatened, harassed and lied about,” she said.
Texas teen indicted for murder in fatal stabbing of another student at track meet
(FRISCO, Texas) — A Texas grand jury has indicted a teenager for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of another teen at a track meet, in a case prosecutors said has “shaken” the community.
is still bull at the end of the day and it sounds as if the GJ gave it exactly the level of consideration it warranted and not one ounce more.
I am gong to need you to go outside immediately turn around three times and spit!
Thankyou. I will try to follow this case. Things will move slowly for a while now. This is going to be a sad case moving forward. I am concerned about the defendant's family's comments so far. The young man is out on bail on a first degree murder charge. That is amazing.
