Karmelo Anthony still raking in donations even as Texas murder trial gets underway — and his $690K in fundraising could help him win
Karmelo Anthony is receiving significant financial support for his legal defense as he faces trial for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. His fundraising efforts have amassed over $690,000, which will be used for legal fees and expert witnesses. The case has sparked discussions about race and justice, with supporters claiming Anthony is a victim of systemic bias.
- ▪Karmelo Anthony has raised over $690,000 for his legal defense ahead of his trial for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
- ▪The funds will cover legal fees, security, and expert witnesses to support Anthony's claim of self-defense.
- ▪The case has ignited a racially charged debate, with supporters arguing that Anthony is facing bias in the justice system.
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US News Karmelo Anthony still raking in donations even as Texas murder trial gets underway — and his $690K in fundraising could help him win By Jared Downing Published June 2, 2026, 11:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Donations are still pouring into Karmelo Anthony’s legal fund days before his trial for the controversial stabbing death of fellow Texas teen Austin Metcalf is set to begin — and his more than $600,000 haul could help him walk, a longtime attorney claims. Anthony has raked in more than $1,500 in donations in the last three days, bringing the online fundraiser’s total to around $612,000.
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