Karmelo Anthony’s family (not to be confused with NBA player Carmelo Anthony), High school student He was charged with the murder of one of his colleagues, has raised about $ 160,000 for his defense fund. 17 -year -old says he was acting self -defense When he stabbed his athlete Austin Metcalf.
Anthony and Metcalf attended a track meeting at the Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2.
Details of the alleged confrontation between Metcalf and Anthony
A clash began at 10 am when Metcalf asked Anthony to leave the tent for members of his track team. Anthony allegedly said to him, “Tap -Me and see what happens,” according to the sworn statement obtained People.
Metcalf allegedly passed to Antony, who said he had a punch and see what happens. Metcalf headed for Anthony. It was when he allegedly pulled a knife from his bag, stabbed Metcalf on his chest and left the tent.
“I was protecting -me,” Anthony told the police when he was arrested, according to the affidavit. “I’m not alleged, I did it.”
“He put his hands on me. I told him not,” Anthony added, before asking the police “if what happened could be considered self -defense.”
Metcalf, 16, declared himself dead when he arrived at the hospital. Anthony was charged with murder, a first degree crime, according to the application of the law. A judge set up his deposit at $ 1 million.
Anthony claims self -defense
Anthony’s lawyer claims that the information on the incident aims to self -defense.
“I know my client said he was self -defense. I have no reason to not believe, but I need to develop facts, talk to people and find out what happens before making a statement about what I think happened,” said defense lawyer Deric Walpole NBC 5. “At this moment I have no reason to think it was not self -defense.”
He also asked the judge to lower Anthony’s bond.
Anthony’s family is supporting his self -defense claim and began to Fundraising To help cover legal fees.
“The being of the narrative is false, unfair and harmful,” says the page. “As a family of faith, we are deeply grateful for all your support during this test period. Your sentences and assistance mean more to us now more than ever.”
From Monday morning, the fund raised about $ 160,000.
“He was a bright young man with a great future ahead,” Metcalf’s father wrote, according to People. “He was a men’s leader. His smile would illuminate the room. His passion for football was incredible. The MVP team voting team this past season and was wearing 4.0 GPA. He wanted to bring his game to the next level.”
