Karmelo Anthony’s Fundraiser Shut Down Amid Controversy Over Spending

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An online fundraiser supporting Karmelo Anthony and his family has been taken down after collecting nearly $634,000. Anthony was convicted of murder on June 6, 2026, and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Following his conviction, Anthony filed a notice of appeal in which he claimed to be unable to afford legal representation.

According to reports, Anthony described himself in court documents as “penniless, destitute, and indigent,” unable to hire a new attorney for his appeal. This asserti...

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