Karmelo Anthony’s family has collected over $150,000 for his defense, while the victim’s family has contributed over $250,000.
Anthony reportedly told police that he stabbed another youngster during a high school track meet because “he put his hands on me.” The family of the accused attacker,
Who allegedly told police, “I’m not alleged, I did it,” after a track meet confrontation left one kid dead and another under arrest, claims the charges against him are “false, unjust, and harmful.”
The statement is part of a GiveSendGo fundraising organized by the family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is being jailed on a first-degree murder.
Charge for the April 2 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, also 17. “The narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful,” according to the family’s official fundraising page.
“As a religious family, we really appreciate all of your help at this difficult time. We are more grateful than ever for your prayers and support.