BREAKING: Karmelo Anthony’s Bond Reduced in Austin Metcalf Killing; Teen Now Under House Arrest A Texas judge has reduced the bond for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from $1 million to $250,000 in the fatal stabbing of fellow high school student Austin Metcalf during an April 2 track meet in Frisco. Anthony was released from the Collin County Jail on April 14 and is now under house arrest with an ankle monitor.   ⚖️ Case Overview: • Incident: Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf once in the chest following a dispute over seating under a team tent.  • Defense Claim: Anthony’s attorneys argue he acted in self-defense. • Prosecution Stance: Prosecutors sought to maintain the original bond, citing the severity of the charge. • Judge’s Decision: Considering Anthony’s age, lack of criminal history, and community ties, the judge reduced the bond and imposed strict house arrest conditions.  🏠 House Arrest Conditions: • Anthony must remain at his parents’ home under 24-hour supervision. • He is prohibited from using social media and contacting the Metcalf family. • Court approval is required for any departures from the residence. • Weekly check-ins with the court are mandated.  💰 Fundraising Efforts: • The Anthony family has raised over $415,000 via GiveSendGo for legal expenses. • The Metcalf family has also received substantial community support through fundraising.   The case has garnered national attention, highlighting the complexities of juvenile justice and community responses to tragic events. 🧠 SEO / Hashtag Tags: #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #TexasNews #JuvenileJustice #TrackMeetStabbing #FriscoTX #BreakingNews #SelfDefenseClaim #HouseArrest #BondReduction #CourtNews #HighSchoolViolence #BETTRNews #BETTRSM #YouthCrime #CommunityReacts #GiveSendGo #JusticeSystem https://www.kwtx.com/video/2025/04/14/karmelo-anthonys-bond-reduced-killing-austin-metcalf-suspect-now-home-arrest/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7I5FUEMnO8ZYH-YIQ1lMWHFP8RqwzYQjiz_HMcfbLzxGV3fnAkOYGgQEle0Q_aem_RDT9NqqsMjYaMzYOjQqoRw