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Teen Murder Trial Starts; $600K Donations Spark White Supremacy Debate

6/2/2026

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Jury selection began on June 1, 2026, starting the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old from Texas.
Anthony claims he acted in self-defense after Austin Metcalf became physical at a Frisco high-school track meet.
After posting $250,000 bail, Anthony’s family received $600,000 in GiveSendGo donations.
A spokesperson said the contributions support a fight against white supremacy, sparking an online race debate.

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Story summary

Jury selection began on June 1, 2026, starting the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old from Texas.
Anthony claims he acted in self-defense after Austin Metcalf became physical at a Frisco high-school track meet.
After posting $250,000 bail, Anthony’s family received $600,000 in GiveSendGo donations.
A spokesperson said the contributions support a fight against white supremacy, sparking an online race debate.