Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. The incident occurred at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, where prosecutors allege that Anthony used a blade to stab Metcalf after being confronted by the teen and his brother while sitting in their team’s tent.
Key Takeaways
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet confrontation. Video evidence shows Anthony confessing to the crime immediately after his arrest.
- Karmelo Anthony confessed to stabbing Austin Metcalf seconds after being apprehended
- Sentenced to serve 35 years behind bars earlier this week
- The incident occurred at Memorial High School in Texas during a track meet confrontation
- Jake Lang, an alt-right influencer, was charged with making terroristic threats against Anthony
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confession | Broad Agreement | I'm not alleged, I did it | |
| Sentence Length | Broad Agreement | 35 years behind bars for the killing. | |
| Stabbing Location | Broad Agreement | Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas during a track meet confrontation. | |
| Jake Lang Charges | Broad Agreement | charged with making terroristic threats against Anthony. |
Confession
Broad AgreementI'm not alleged, I did it
Sentence Length
Broad Agreement35 years behind bars for the killing.
Stabbing Location
Broad AgreementMemorial High School in Frisco, Texas during a track meet confrontation.
Jake Lang Charges
Broad Agreementcharged with making terroristic threats against Anthony.
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Shocking video evidence emerged showing Anthony confessing to the crime immediately after his arrest. In the footage, Anthony is heard saying, 'I'm not alleged, I did it,' as he was detained by law enforcement according to Daily Mail. The photos of the murder weapon and fatal injury were made public Friday by Collin County court following Anthony's first-degree murder conviction earlier this month.
Jeff Metcalf, Austin’s father, expressed support for the judge’s decision to keep cameras out of the courtroom, citing the trauma experienced by minor witnesses. 'You have minors that had to testify. It's hard enough for them because they've witnessed a trauma,' he said according to Fox News.
Separately, Jake Lang, an alt-right influencer and activist known for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, was charged with making terroristic threats against Anthony. According to CBS News, Lang's bond was lowered from $1 million to $250,000 on Thursday by the same judge who presided over Anthony's murder trial.
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