Karmelo Anthony’s Father Sparks Controversy on TikTok, Statements Submitted to DA
A concerning development has unfolded in the ongoing Karmelo Anthony case, as an individual identifying as Karmelo Anthony’s father, Drew Anthony, reportedly joined a TikTok live stream and made several statements that have now been submitted to the District Attorney. This unexpected appearance on a live stream, which was purportedly held to praise Karmelo and discuss topics like “Karmelo Anthony for president learn the law no tent police,” has potentially made the situation “way worse” for his son.
During the TikTok live, which we’ve been closely monitoring, the person claiming to be Karmelo’s father allegedly asserted that his son was “only charged with taking the other kid’s life,” not for carrying a knife. There seemed to be some confusion regarding TikTok’s lingo, as participants attempted to clarify that terms like “poker” should be used instead of “knife” and “unalived” instead of “murder“. This attempt to “correct the facts” by the father also reportedly included a statement that Karmelo was charged with “murder one“.
Further raising eyebrows, the alleged father posed a rhetorical question during the live session: “What if you took your son to fight and your son knocked him out and something bad happens? You’d be an accessory“. This remark has led to speculation and concern, with some interpreting it as an implication that he might have taken his son to the school to “take care of business” and could be worried about being charged as an accessory. While there was some discussion on the live about who exactly made certain statements regarding taking a child to a fight, the overall sentiment among many watching was that the father’s comments were extremely problematic. We find it highly probable that Karmelo Anthony’s legal counsel would have advised against any such public commentary or involvement.
The host of the TikTok live, Minister Dominique Alexander, has not issued any denial that the individual was indeed Karmelo’s father, despite ample time for a statement. The video of the live stream has been circulating for nearly a week. If confirmed to be Karmelo’s father, these actions represent a “big mistake” that will certainly not benefit Karmelo Anthony’s defense.
This incident comes as the case continues to draw public attention and financial support. We’ve seen significant donations pouring into a “give and go” fund for Karmelo Anthony, reportedly exceeding $535,000, with contributions still arriving daily. The legal process is moving forward, with an indictment expected this month. This indictment will be crucial in determining whether Karmelo faces a murder charge or a lesser charge. We’ve previously highlighted concerns regarding potential corruption surrounding the case, including the lowering of bond and permission for Karmelo to graduate, raising questions about whether excuses are being made for his behavior.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available, especially following the anticipated indictment.
