Overview

• Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old high school athlete, was fatally stabbed by peer Karmelo Anthony at a Texas track meet on April 2, with Anthony claiming self-defense.
• Anthony, also 17, is under house arrest after his bond was reduced to $250,000 and has been relocated for safety following threats against him.
• Jake Lang, a January 6 defendant and Florida Senate candidate, has used Metcalf’s death to promote white-nationalist rhetoric, including distributing racially charged flyers and leading rallies.
• Jeff Metcalf, Austin’s father, publicly condemned Lang’s actions, calling him a 'clown' and demanding he stop exploiting his son’s image for political purposes.
• Right-wing media outlets, including Fox News, are accused of sensationalizing the case to inflame racial paranoia and distract from broader political challenges.