Tensions proceed to rise because the high-profile killing of a Texas teen continues to divide the nation. A last press convention was held forward of Karmelo Anthony’s trial, the place he’s been accused of fatally stabbing one other teen. However issues took an emotional flip when an surprising visitor confirmed as much as the convention.
Jeff Metcalf, the sufferer’s father, was seen strolling into the constructing simply earlier than the press convention was set to start on Thursday (April 17). Whereas carrying sun shades, Metcalf didn’t say a phrase to anybody besides when he was noticed speaking on his cellphone, based on CBS Information.
Given the character of the case, the grieving father’s surprising look was not on the scheduled program. In actual fact, Minister Dominique Alexander, president of the Subsequent Era Motion Community (NGAN), known as Metcalf’s actions “a disrespect to the dignity of his son.” Alexander stated, “He is aware of that it’s inappropriate to be close to this household. However he did it.” He continued saying, “Actions communicate louder than phrases.”
Alexander even delayed the occasion held at NGAN till Metcalf left the constructing. However about 40 minutes after the scheduled begin time, Dallas police confirmed up and requested the daddy to depart. Video taken from the incident exhibits police confronting him earlier than lastly escorting him out of Anthony’s household information convention.
As The Root beforehand reported, 17-year-old Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide. The cost stemmed from an April 2 altercation between Anthony, Austin Metcalf, 17, and his twin brother, Hunter, throughout a observe meet. In line with police, the brothers confronted Anthony about sitting underneath a tent designated for athletes, and that’s when issues escalated.
Anthony allegedly informed Austin, “Contact me and see what occurs.” That’s when witnesses say a scuffle ensued, sparking the deadly stabbing. Austin died in his brother’s arms as Anthony fled the scene.
The 17-year-old claimed self protection to arresting officers. He was later launched on $250,000 bond after Collin County District Decide Angela Tucker lowered his bond from $1 million. Since then, the high-profile tragedy has been fueled by public outrage coming from each side.
Through the press convention, Anthony’s mom, Kayla Hayes, addressed misinformation regarding her household. “No matter you suppose that occurred between Karmelo and the Metcalf boys, my three youthful kids, my husband and I didn’t do something to need to be threatened, harassed and lied about,” she stated.
Hayes went on to assert “the lies and the false accusations,” such because the household shopping for a brand new lavish residence, buying new vehicles and even hiring safety, are with out benefit and have put her household in peril. “I don’t know why we’re being focused and discriminated in opposition to earlier than a good trial,” she continued. “Our son deserved the identical rights underneath the regulation that everybody is afforded to.”