{"id":2452786,"date":"2025-06-27T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/karmelo-anthony-spokesman-cites-white-supremacy-as-family-begs-for-more-money\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:16:03","slug":"karmelo-anthony-spokesman-cites-white-supremacy-as-family-begs-for-more-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/karmelo-anthony-spokesman-cites-white-supremacy-as-family-begs-for-more-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Karmelo Anthony Spokesman Cites &#8216;White Supremacy&#8217; as Family Begs for More Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkarmelo-anthony-spokesman-cites-white-supremacy-as-family-begs-for-more-money%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2452786&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Black man accused of murdering a white man, Austin Metcalf, during an argument at a Texas track meet, has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >sparked significant racial discussions<\/a>, according to statements from a family spokesman. anthony has been indicted on a first<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minneapolis-reconsiders-drops-program-to-pay-social-media-influencers-during-chauvin-trial\/\" title=\"Minneapolis Reconsiders, Drops Program To Pay Social Media Influencers During Chauvin ...\">-degree murder charge<\/a> and claims he acted in self-defense during the incident, which escalated after Metcalf confronted him while sitting under a tent. Rev. Dominique Alexander, part of the Next Generation action Network, emphasized the need for a fair trial for Anthony, criticizing the racial dynamics and outside influences surrounding the case. A fundraising effort for Anthony&#8217;s family has raised over $539,000 to support their living and legal expenses, framed as a response to perceived injustices. The incident began with a confrontation in which Anthony allegedly warned Metcalf against touching him, leading to a physical altercation that resulted in Metcalf&#8217;s stabbing.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The trial of Karmelo Anthony on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-juveniles-arrested-in-stabbing-death-of-15-year-old-in-la\/\" title=\"4 juveniles arrested in ... death of 15-year-old in La.\">murder charges<\/a> is all about race, a family spokesman has proclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony, who is black, is accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf, who was white, during an April argument at a Texas track meet. He was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/grand-jury-indicts-karmelo-anthony-track-meet-killing-austin-metcalf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indicted<\/a> on a first-degree murder charge this week.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/revealed-activist-working-murder-suspect-karmelo-anthony-disturbing-past\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dominique Alexander<\/a> of the Next Generation Action Network, which has attacked Anthony&rsquo;s critics, offered his take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dershowitz-chauvin-conviction-should-be-reversed-on-appeal-maxine-waters-used-kkk-playbook-to-intimidate-jury\/\" title=\"Dershowitz: Chauvin Conviction \u2018Should Be Reversed On Appeal,\u2019 Maxine Waters Used KKK \u2018Playbook\u2019 To Intimidate Jury\">racially charged case<\/a> in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/niquealex\/status\/1937598861503267026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He said, his group is &ldquo;is committed to making sure Karmelo receives a fair trial &mdash; free from lies, outside interference, and bigotry.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He then went on the attack.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">From Minister Dominique Alexander:<\/p>\n<p>Today, we were informed by the Collin County District Attorney that Karmelo Anthony has been indicted. As many of you know, this is the first step in a criminal proceeding, and now the legal process will move forward toward trial.<\/p>\n<p>Over the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Minister Dominique Alexander (@niquealex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/niquealex\/status\/1937598861503267026?\">June 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who&rsquo;ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself &mdash; you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down,&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized, and politicized. My involvement &mdash; like many others &mdash; came as a direct response to the overwhelming hate, threats, and outside influence that have surrounded this case since day one.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He also called for supporters to &ldquo;stand with us in the fight against white supremacy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Raising cash for Anthony&rsquo;s family has been a big business. To date, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GiveSendGo<\/a> fund has collected $539,881 while the goal has been raised to $1,396,725.<\/p>\n<p>Parting with cash to support living expenses for the family, with some money possibly being used for legal expenses, &ldquo;serves as a powerful message of community care and resistance in the face of injustice,&rdquo; a post seeking donations said.<\/p>\n<p>According to an affidavit, the April stabbing grew out of an incident that began when Anthony was sitting under a tent designated for the school Metcalf attended, then Metcalf told him to move, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/crime\/2025\/06\/24\/karmelo-anthony-indicted-austin-metcalf-stabbing-frisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Morning News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Karmelo Anthony was just charged with 1st Degree Murder<\/p>\n<p>And he&rsquo;s being tried as an adult<\/p>\n<p>If convicted, he&rsquo;ll spend the rest of his life in prison with no parole <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5xF3NWcC6b\">pic.twitter.com\/5xF3NWcC6b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DC_Draino\/status\/1937624200140730388?\">June 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The affidavit said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/co-founder-platform-hosting-karmelo-anthonys-fund-admits-many-donating-wrong-reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony<\/a> reached into a bag and told Metcalf, &ldquo;Touch me and see what happens.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Metcalf touched Anthony, leading Anthony to reply, &ldquo;Punch me and see what happens,&rdquo; the affidavit said.<\/p>\n<p>The affidavit said, Metcalf grabbed Anthony; Anthony then pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf in the chest, and ran off.<\/p>\n<p>The affidavit said Anthony told police, &ldquo;He put his hands on me. I told him not to,&rdquo; according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-karmelo-anthony-indicted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KDFW<\/a>, when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-sheriffs-tell-newsom-they-wont-enforce-covid-curfew\/\" title=\"California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won&#039;t Enforce COVID Curfew\">police officer<\/a> said the alleged suspect was in custody, Anthony said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not alleged. 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Anthony, who is Black, faces accusations of stabbing Austin Metcalf, who is white, during an argument at a Texas track meet in April. He was indicted this week on a first-degree murder charge. Rev. Dominique Alexander from the Next Generation Action Network criticized those attacking Anthony and emphasized the need for him to receive a fair trial free from bias and misinformation. He stated that their group will not be intimidated by racism or hate directed at them or Anthony&#8217;s family and called for support against white supremacy. A fundraising campaign for Anthony&#8217;s family has raised over $539,000 to assist with living expenses and potential legal fees amidst claims that the case highlights issues faced by Black individuals in America regarding self-defense rights. The incident reportedly began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move from under a tent designated for his school; after escalating tensions led to physical confrontation, Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf in self-defense before fleeing the scene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2452787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Karmelo-Anthony.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3881,52999,4755,6151,32484],"class_list":["post-2452786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-family","tag-karmelo-anthony","tag-money","tag-spokesman","tag-white-supremacy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Karmelo-Anthony.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2452786"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2452790,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452786\/revisions\/2452790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2452787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2452786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2452786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2452786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}