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Right-Wing Influencer Jake Lang Arrested for Terroristic Threats in Murder Trial
6/11/2026, 2:56:41 AM
The Arrest and Terroristic Threat Charge
On an unspecified date, Dallas County jail booked Jake Lang, a Florida activist, on a terroristic threats charge after he threatened to take matters into his own hands if a jury did not convict Karmelo Anthony. A Dallas judge set bond at $1 million.
Background: North Texas Murder Case and Lang’s Provocations
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet, a case that attracted national attention because the defendant is Black and the victim was white. Lang amplified the case by hosting a sparsely attended Protect White Americans rally outside the stadium, posting a video claiming a dark streak on the track was Metcalf’s blood, and appearing near the Collin County courthouse with a White Lives Matter sign bearing Metcalf’s photo—violating a court order barring him from approaching within 200 feet.
Key Figures
- Jake Lang – Right-wing influencer, pardoned by President Donald Trump among nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 participants; previously charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer at the Capitol.
- Karmelo Anthony – Defendant sentenced to 35 years for murder.
- Austin Metcalf – Victim, 17-year-old student.
Timeline
- June 2 – Charged with criminal trespass for participation in a Rally Against Rednecks outside Frisco City Hall, stemming from an April rally.
- Verdict day – Jurors found Anthony guilty and sentenced him to 35 years; Lang’s threat statement was recorded that day.
- Following day – Lang arrested on terroristic threats; bond set at $1 million.
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Official Statements & Responses
The Dallas judge imposed a $1 million bond, emphasizing the threat’s seriousness. School district officials said Lang’s video was filmed on the opposite side of the stadium from where Metcalf died, contradicting his claim of a bloodstain. The Dallas Morning News reported the arrest and bond.
Criticism & Opposition
Media described Lang’s actions as part of a broader pattern of racist rhetoric around the trial. Observers noted his repeated provocations, including a city-council appearance where he warned that Muslims and Hindus were conspiring to take over Texas and suggested mosques should be burned down.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Lang claims a bloodstain in the stadium; school officials say the video was filmed elsewhere. No forensic evidence has been publicly released.
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What’s Next
Lang remains in custody pending a bond hearing and further prosecution on the terroristic threats charge. Additional proceedings related to his prior trespass charge are scheduled separately.
