Overview

• A Collin County grand jury indicted Anthony on first-degree murder charges in late June after the April 2 track meet dispute.
• Prosecutors contend that Anthony intentionally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, while his lawyers maintain he acted out of self-defense.
• A judge reduced Anthony’s bond from $1 million to $250,000, allowing his release on house arrest with GPS monitoring and strict movement restrictions.
• Texas self-defense statutes including the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground require the prosecution to prove that Anthony’s belief of imminent harm was unreasonable.
• Next Generation Action Network and other advocates are calling for a fair trial free from external pressures and misinformation.