Karmelo Anthony Case: Video Details Revealed, Handler Meltdown Over “Broke” Leaks, Judge Flips Stance!
We have significant updates today regarding the ongoing Karmelo Anthony case, including new insights into the incident video, a fiery response from Karmelo’s representation, and a surprising reversal from Judge Joe Brown.
We obtained exclusive access to a local News Nation reporter’s account after they viewed the purported video of the conflict between Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metaf. The viewing was under strict conditions: no recording, no pictures, only notes, and the video played only once without rewinding. We find the secrecy surrounding this footage puzzling.
Key Video Revelations:
- The incident happened at 9:44 a.m. at a track meet, viewed from a press box across the field on the 45-yard line, showing a yellow tent.
- The video has no sound and was filmed in the rain, showing about 30 to 40 people, but individuals are not identifiable, only general people and colors.
- Crucially, the reporter stated they saw no obvious physical altercation leading up to the stabbing, a significant takeaway given earlier reports of shoving. This footage is apparently too grainy or distant to discern fine details.
The Incident According to Police Reports: Despite the video’s lack of clarity on a physical altercation, police reports paint a picture of escalation. According to these reports, Austin Metaf told Karmelo Anthony to move from under their team’s tent. Karmelo then allegedly grabbed his bag, reached inside, and issued a chilling warning: “Touch me and see what happens”. The police report further states that Metaf then grabbed Karmelo, who pulled out a knife, stabbed Metaf once in the chest, and fled. We noted that Karmelo was reportedly never supposed to be in that tent, as school rules prohibit students from other schools from being under a different school’s tent. We suspect Karmelo may have been looking for a confrontation, possibly over a pre-existing “beef” with Metaf.
Judge Joe Brown’s Stunning Reversal: Former Memphis prosecutor and TV courtroom host Judge Joe Brown has dramatically shifted his stance on Karmelo Anthony. Initially, Brown defended Karmelo, arguing that his $1 million bond was excessive and legally unjustified. However, following the grand jury indictment for first-degree crime and the release of video details, Judge Joe Brown reversed course during an appearance on Kwame Brown’s Bust Life podcast.
Now, Brown is publicly calling Karmelo Anthony a “punk” for resorting to a stabbing rather than “fighting like a man”. He considers the charges against Karmelo “appropriate,” asserting that an 18-year-old team captain should have handled the confrontation without lethal force. This change of heart has, predictably, drawn backlash from some quarters.
Karmelo’s Financial State and Representation’s “Meltdown”: Adding to the unfolding drama, reports have emerged that all of Karmelo Anthony’s $500,000 is gone. This revelation has apparently triggered a “total meltdown” from Karmelo Anthony’s handler, Dominique Alexander.
Alexander issued a strong statement attempting to refute these claims, asserting that Karmelo Anthony “did not submit a request for a court-appointed attorney” and calling such reports a “flat-out lie”. He further claimed that the court system in Colin County automatically generates an indigent defense form upon indictment, regardless of private representation. Alexander even accused “right-wing journalist and social media influencers” of intentionally spreading lies to “confuse the public, create chaos, and attack the family”.
However, we, alongside local reporter Sarah Fields, have disproved Alexander’s claims. The process for requesting a court-appointed attorney is not automatic. A defendant must demonstrate they are “indigent” (unable to afford legal representation) by completing and submitting a form detailing their income, expenses, and property. This means Karmelo Anthony was approved for indigent defense. It’s entirely possible he qualifies as indigent given he is a minor with presumably few personal assets.
This approval means Karmelo will likely receive a private attorney paid by the county using taxpayer funds, rather than a salaried public defender. His current attorney, Mike Howard, could potentially be the one receiving these funds. This situation appears to confirm that either Karmelo is broke, or there’s an attempt to take advantage of taxpayers.
Upcoming Developments: Karmelo Anthony is scheduled for his first court appearance in just two weeks. Furthermore, we anticipate the release of approximately 70 emails from Frisco ISD in response to open records requests. These emails could potentially reveal a history between Karmelo and Austin Metaf or other uncensored information from the school that will shed more light on this complex case. We are working on a deeper dive into this case which we expect to release next week. We will continue to follow this case closely as developments unfold.
