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

The 17-year-old murder suspect claims self-defense in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet.

Karmelo Anthony, charged with the murder of Austin Metcalf, had his bond reduced from $1 million to $250,000 during a court hearing on April 14, 2025.
If released, Anthony will be placed under house arrest with conditions including wearing an ankle monitor, reporting weekly to a bailiff, and avoiding social media.
The fatal stabbing occurred on April 2, 2025, at a Frisco high school track meet following a verbal altercation over seating between the two teenagers.
Anthony's family has raised over $389,000 through a GiveSendGo fundraiser to cover legal expenses and his bond payment.
Defense attorneys argued for the bond reduction, citing Anthony's lack of prior criminal history, while prosecutors contended the original $1 million bond was appropriate for a murder charge.