Overview

• Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf, appeared uninvited at a press conference held by Karmelo Anthony's family, leading to police intervention and his removal.
• The press conference, organized by the Next Generation Action Network, aimed to address threats and misinformation targeting the Anthony family since the April 2 stabbing incident.
• Karmelo Anthony's mother, Kala Hayes, stated that her family has faced harassment, threats, and false accusations, and denied claims that they had accessed funds from a $430,000 crowdfunding campaign.
• The Anthony family remains under scrutiny for moving into a $900,000 gated home and their reported purchase of a new vehicle, conflicting with earlier claims of financial hardship.
• Anthony, who admitted to stabbing Metcalf but claims self-defense, is under house arrest awaiting trial on first-degree murder charges, with ongoing debates over school security and racial tensions.