A Frisco, Texas, judge’s decision to release 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, suspected of murdering a fellow student at a track meet, has sparked powerful emotions.
Anthony, a Frisco Centennial High School student, allegedly stabbed Austin Metcalf to death on April 2.
Metcalf, a junior at Frisco Memorial High School, was a beloved athlete who excelled in track and football. His tragic death has left his family and community heartbroken.
On Monday, Judge Angela Tucker of the 199th District Court in Collin County reduced Anthony’s bond from $1 million to $250,000, according to WFAA-TV.
Tucker also added other conditions during the bond hearing, according to the report.
Anthony, charged with first-degree murder, was released on house arrest with an ankle monitor. The judge’s decision followed arguments from the defense about the initial bond being excessive.
“The judge said she considered several factors, including Anthony’s age, lack of past criminal history, citizenship and close ties to the community when setting the new bond amount,” the news outlet reported.
Metcalf’s life was cut short in a horrifying act of violence. The 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at Kuykendall Stadium during a track meet meant to celebrate young athletes.
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