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The article describes the aftermath of a Texas jury\u2019s verdict and sentencing of 19-year-old Karmello Anthony for the April 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco. It says the sentencing was 35 years in prison and claims that, based on the case facts, race played no role in the killing.<\/p>\n

The piece then focuses on reactions outside the collin County Courthouse, alleging that Anthony\u2019s supporters used racist messaging and promoted violence-supported by social media footage attributed to journalist Nick Sortor and other commenters. It recounts confrontations among different groups, increased police presence due<\/a> to escalating tension, and additional claims about supporters making threatening or extreme statements.The article concludes by criticizing the idea of \u201csystemic racism\u201d being cited as a factor in the conviction and sentencing, arguing that supporters ignored the case\u2019s evidence. <\/p>\n