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Witnesses in Karmelo Anthony\u2019s trial testified that he was the aggressor in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old high school track star Austin Metcalf during a dispute at a Texas high school track meet in April 2025. Testimony said Anthony was repeatedly asked about 15 times to leave the opposing team\u2019s tent, but he refused, then escalated the confrontation thru antagonizing\/threatening behavior, culminating in the stabbing. Witnesses also disputed Anthony\u2019s self-defense claim, saying he wasn\u2019t ambushed or surrounded. <\/p>\n

The article further argues against claims that the case is being driven by racism,noting that some witnesses who testified against anthony were black. It also mentions that a fundraising campaign for Anthony reached more than $624,700 and includes social media reactions discussing perceived media<\/a> or societal double standards based on race. <\/p>\n