AceShowbiz - Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his involvement in the fatal stabbing of another teenager, Austin Metcalf, Thatgrapejuice reports. The verdict came after a Collin County jury found Anthony guilty of murder in the case that has drawn widespread attention.

Thoughtcatalog also detailed that Anthony’s lawyer maintained he acted in self-defense during the altercation that led to Metcalf’s death. The stabbing took place at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, where both teenagers were 17 years old. Bet adds that the jury, composed entirely of White members, rejected the self-defense claim and convicted Anthony of first-degree murder.

Cardi B expressed her strong disagreement with the verdict on social media, describing the sentence as excessive and influenced by racial bias. She sympathized with both families but criticized the jury’s refusal to consider manslaughter as a viable charge. Cardi B also highlighted that Anthony was outnumbered during the confrontation and was defending himself against a larger opponent. She further suggested that racial dynamics played a significant role in the outcome and urged caution in similar situations.

The case has sparked ongoing discussions about potential racial injustice within the legal system, especially regarding jury composition and the handling of evidence. Karmelo Anthony’s legal team has filed a motion to appeal the conviction in Collin County, Texas.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.