Karmelo Anthony's Bond Reduced to $250,000, Granted House Arrest

A Texas court reduced the bond for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from $1 million to $250,000, allowing for house arrest as he awaits trial for the murder of Austin Metcalf, also 17, during a track meet altercation on April 2. Anthony's attorney argued for the reduction, citing his lack of a criminal background and the need for the family to manage financial pressures. Prosecutors maintained that the original bond was standard for murder cases and expressed concern over Anthony bringing a knife to the event. The judge ordered that if released, Anthony must wear an ankle monitor and remain under supervision, with no contact with Metcalf's family. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $415,000 for Anthony's legal fees amid the ongoing controversy, with his family asserting that he was not the aggressor in the incident. The case continues to draw significant public attention as it unfolds.