Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing fellow high schooler Austin Metcalf in a track meet scuffle, saw his bond reduced from $1 million to $250,000. A judge has permitted him to await trial at home under supervision. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over seating, leading to Anthony allegedly stabbing Metcalf in the heart. Despite the murder charge, legal experts indicated Anthony would not face the death penalty due to his age at the crime's commission. His family asserts a narrative of self-defense, prompting a fundraising effort for legal fees.
The court's decision to reduce Karmelo Anthony's bond to $250,000 allows him to await trial at home under supervision following allegations of a fatal stabbing incident.
Witnesses described the altercation as stemming from a seat dispute during a track meet, resulting in the tragic death of fellow student Austin Metcalf.
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