Karmelo Anthony's Bond Reduced to $250,000 with House Arrest Conditions

The 17-year-old murder suspect, charged in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, has secured new legal representation as his bond was significantly lowered by a Collin County judge.

Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf to death during a high school track meet, had his bond reduced from $1 million to $250,000 in a ruling on April 14, 2025.
The judge imposed strict conditions on Anthony's release, including house arrest, wearing an ankle monitor, weekly check-ins with a bailiff, and a ban on social media use.
Anthony's family has raised over $415,000 through crowdfunding platforms to assist with legal and living expenses but has not yet accessed the funds for bond payment.
Anthony recently retained new legal counsel, Dallas-based attorney Mike Howard, who argued for the bond reduction citing his client's lack of prior criminal history.
Authorities and community leaders continue to warn against misinformation spreading online, urging the public to await verified updates as the legal process unfolds.

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