A family spokesman for convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony sparked controversy by falsely characterizing the jury that found him guilty as all-white, despite the panel including Asian, Hispanic, and Muslim members, and declaring the verdict proves black lives do not matter in the criminal justice system.

False Jury Composition Claims Fuel Outrage

Dominique Alexander, representing the Next Generation Action Network and speaking for Anthony’s family, told reporters the conviction demonstrates systemic racism after the jury deliberated only two to three hours. Alexander insisted no Black members served on the jury selected starting June 1, which he called proof of injustice. The jury actually included three Asian members, one Muslim woman wearing a hijab, and one Hispanic male, making Alexander’s all-white claim demonstrably false.

Alexander declared the trial flawed and unjust, stating black America should be very upset about the outcome. He rejected any suggestion he was playing the race card, insisting the facts support his anger. The organization pledged ten thousand dollars toward an appellate attorney and vowed Anthony would not disappear from public attention in Collin County.

Fatal Stabbing During Track Meet

Anthony, a Black former Centennial High School football player, stabbed white teenager Austin Metcalf in the chest with a knife during a rain delay at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco on April 2, 2025. Metcalf had asked Anthony to leave his team’s tent where Anthony did not belong. The confrontation escalated when Anthony refused and became increasingly aggressive. Austin’s identical twin brother Hunter witnessed the stabbing and held his dying brother despite first responder efforts.

Anthony claimed self-defense after being confronted and bullied, but multiple eyewitnesses, video evidence, and testimony during the eight-day trial contradicted his account. The twins were described as inseparable teammates, coworkers, and best friends, making the loss devastating for the Metcalf family. The jury rejected the self-defense argument and returned a guilty verdict for murder.

Sentence And Appeal Plans

The court sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison, though he could potentially gain release in 17 years with good behavior. Alexander announced immediate appeal plans and continued advocacy efforts, framing the case as evidence the criminal justice system denies equal protection under law to Black defendants. The conviction followed a thorough jury selection process and week-long trial presenting extensive evidence to the diverse jury panel.