Full Breakdown
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged with Terroristic Threat After Threatening Teen on Murder Trial
6/20/2026, 12:59:37 PM
Core Incident: Threat Against Karmelo Anthony
On June 4, 2025, Edward Jacob Lang, a 31-year-old right-wing influencer, was captured on livestream outside the Collin County courthouse saying he would kill Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old on trial for Austin Metcalf’s murder. In the video Lang says, “He won’t be playing basketball… I will be waiting outside this courthouse. Guess what? Headshot. Done.” He was charged with making a terroristic threat, according to court documents, and booked on June 10.
Background: Jan. 6 Participation, Conviction, and Presidential Pardon
Lang first gained attention for posting photos and boasting about his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. He was convicted and served four years in federal prison. In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued a mass pardon that included Lang, ending his remaining sentence.
Timeline of Key Events
- Jan 6, 2021 – Lang participates in Capitol riot.
- 2021-2025 – Serves four-year sentence.
- Jan 2025 – Trump pardons Lang.
- June 4, 2025 – Livestream threat outside courthouse.
- June 9, 2025 – Anthony convicted, 35-year sentence.
- June 10, 2025 – Lang arrested, $250,000 bond.
Official Statements & Legal Status
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Lang’s June 10 arrest and $250,000 bond. CBS Texas reported the charge as “making a terroristic threat.” No comment has been issued by the Trump administration.
On-the-Ground Evidence
Livestream footage shows Lang confronting Anthony’s supporters outside the courthouse. Fox affiliate KDFW recorded Lang trespassing at David Kuykendall Stadium, the site of the April 2, 2025 track meet that led to Anthony’s murder trial.
Criticism, Race Debate, and Opposition
Anthony, a Black teen, was convicted by an all-white jury for killing white student Metcalf. Observers have highlighted the case as an example of racial bias in the criminal justice system and raised concerns about a pardoned extremist targeting a Black defendant.
Data & Statistics
– Terroristic threat charge; bond $250,000.
– Anthony sentenced to 35 years for murder.
– Lang served four years before pardon.
– The track-meet incident involved two 17-year-olds; the alleged weapon was recovered from bleachers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The April 2 track-meet details rely on witness affidavits and Anthony’s statements; independent verification is lacking. The livestream threat has not been corroborated beyond CBS Texas reporting.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He won't be playing basketball,” — Edward Jacob Lang, livestream
- “I will be waiting outside this courthouse. Guess what? Headshot. Done.” — Edward Jacob Lang, livestream
- “He put his hands on me, I told him not to.” — Karmelo Anthony, courtroom testimony
- “I was protecting myself,” — Karmelo Anthony, police interview
What’s Next
Lang continues to be held on a $250,000 bond as the terroristic-threat charge moves forward in Collin County court. No further statements have been released regarding a trial date or any additional legal proceedings.
