House Democrats Criticize Jury's Racial Composition in Verdict

WHO:

NY Post - Karmelo Anthony was involved in the case.

Fox News - House Democrats and activists are criticizing the verdict.

WHAT:

NY Post - Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing and killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.

Fox News - House Democrats claim the guilty verdict against Karmelo Anthony highlights racism in the criminal justice system.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred at a high school track event.

WHEN:

NY Post - Karmelo Anthony was sentenced on a Tuesday.

WHY:

NY Post - Activists and Democratic lawmakers claim the trial was unfair and racist.

Fox News - Concerns were raised about jury selection and the racial composition of the jury.

HOW:

Fox News - House Democrats cited the "all-White" jury as a factor in their criticism of the verdict.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 20:34 UTC)

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing and killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track event. House Democrats and activists are criticizing the guilty verdict, claiming it highlights racism in the criminal justice system and raising concerns about the "all-White" jury that was selected for the trial. They argue that the trial was unfair and biased, asserting that the racial composition of the jury played a significant role in the outcome.