Karmelo Anthony's Lawyer Seeks Lower Bond, Claims Self-Defense in Austin Metcalf Stabbing

Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing fellow teenager Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Texas, is seeking to have his $1 million bond lowered, with his attorney arguing the incident may have been an act of self-defense. According to reports, the altercation began when Metcalf asked Anthony to leave his school's tent, leading to a confrontation where Anthony allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the chest. Both teens were dual-sport athletes and had never met before this incident, which ended tragically with Metcalf dying in his twin brother’s arms. Anthony admitted to the stabbing during arrest, asserting he acted in self-defense after Metcalf allegedly put his hands on him. His attorney, Deric Walpole, noted the need to gather more facts surrounding the case while maintaining that he has no reason to disbelieve Anthony's self-defense claim. A bond hearing is scheduled for next week to discuss the possibility of lowering Anthony's bond and potential pretrial release.