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International Business Times
25-06-2025
- International Business Times
Karmelo Anthony: Texas Teen Indicted in on First Degree Murder Charge in Stabbing Death of Austin Metcalf During High School Championship
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony, 17, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of another 17-year-old during a high school track meet in April. A grand jury indicted Anthony on Tuesday, accusing him of killing Austin Metcalf after an argument over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's District 11-5A championship held on April 2. "For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony and — which they did," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press conference Tuesday indicting the teen. Charged at Last The case sparked public fury after Anthony was released on a $250,000 bond, days after the alleged stabbing. He was seen enjoying life with his family in a $900,000 house located in the upscale, gated Richwoods community in Frisco, Texas, where monthly rent is estimated at around $3,500. A neighbor claimed that Anthony even bought a new car after the alleged incident. Despite this, he had successfully convinced a judge to reduce his bond from $1 million, arguing that he was facing financial difficulties. Anthony told police he acted in self-defense, while his family said on a fundraising page for legal expenses that "the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful." The fundraiser has raised in over $530,000. Shortly after the indictment was announced, Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, released a video message once again claiming that his client had acted in self-defense. "We are confident that when all the facts are presented and the full story is heard," he said, "the jury will reach the right conclusion and justice will be done." Out of Anger Anthony, who killed Metcalf— who died in the arms of his twin brother during the high school track meet—confessed to the killing when cops arrested him but claimed he acted in self-defense. According to an arrest report cited by NBC DFW, the altercation between the two standout football players began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move, pointing out that he was sitting under another school's pop-up tent. The students, who attended different high schools, got into a physical confrontation. During the argument, Anthony unzipped his bag and warned Metcalf, saying, "Touch me and see what happens." The report mentions that when Metcalf grabbed Anthony to get him to move, Anthony pulled out a black knife and stabbed him once in the chest. Anthony allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested by responding police officers. He reportedly told a school resource officer, "I was protecting myself," and claimed, "He put his hands on me."
New York Post
24-06-2025
- New York Post
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony indicted on first-degree murder charge in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17
Texas Teenager Karmelo Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet in April. Anthony, also 17, was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf after a dispute over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's District 11-5A championship on April 2. 'For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony and — which they did,' Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press conference Tuesday. 3 Karmelo Anthony's mugshot Frisco Police Department The case drew outrage after Anthony was freed on a $250,000 bond after the alleged stabbing, living it up with his family in a $900,000 home in a luxurious gated community of Richwoods in Frisco, Texas, where rent is an estimated $3,500 per month. A neighbor said he even bought a new car after the alleged attack. Still, he had convinced a judge to lower his bond from $1 million, citing financial hardship. 3 Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a track meet. @Jeff Metcalf/Facebook 3 Karmelo Anthony has been charged in the murder. @niquealex/Instagram Anthony told cops he was acting in self-defense, with his family claiming 'the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful' on a fundraiser page for their legal fees — which has raised more than $530,000. Soon after the indictment was handed down, Anthony's lawyer, Mike Howard, put out a video message reiterating the claim that his client's alleged actions were in self-defense. 'We are confident that when all the facts are presented and the full story is heard,' he said, 'the jury will reach the right conclusion and justice will be done.' The DA's office said Anthony could face life in prison if convicted.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jamey Harrison named next UIL executive director
The University Interscholastic League named Jamey Harrison as the organization's next executive director Monday. Harrison, who has been the UIL's deputy executive director since 2011, will replace the retiring Charles Breithaupt. In a press release, the UIL credited Harrison for his "key role" in areas such as competitive equity, the addition of Class 6A and the playoff split for team sports that was implemented this school year. The UIL added Harrison aided the biennial realignment by "advancing technology and mapping software." Harrison was also vital in navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, the release said. More: Texas high school basketball coaches weigh in on UIL's split division playoff format More: 45 Lubbock-area high school baseball players to watch in 2025 season More: Big Country's high school baseball, softball top performers (March 17-23) "I am deeply honored to step into this role and continue serving Texas students and schools through the UIL," Harrison said. "The opportunities UIL provides go beyond competition — they shape character, unite communities and create lifelong memories. I look forward to building on this legacy while preserving what makes UIL great." Harrison will officially begin in the capacity April 1. Breithaupt, who became UIL executive director in 2009, will retire Aug. 31. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: UIL names Jamey Harrison as next executive director
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
If passed, Texas bill could charge transgender people with 'gender identity fraud'
A bill proposed in the Texas legislature could charge transgender Texans with a state felony if they commit what proponents call 'gender identity fraud.' Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson, who represents a part of Houston in District 130, introduced House Bill 3817. If passed, it would amend the Texas Penal Code to add a new form of fraud related to gender identity. According to the bill, a person would commit "gender identity fraud" if they "knowingly make a false or misleading verbal or written statement to a governmental entity or the person's employer by identifying the person's biological sex as the opposite of the biological sex assigned to the person at birth." The penalty if someone were to commit "gender identity fraud" would be a state felony, which could land a person in jail for up to two years and a $10,000 fine. The bill is not expected to pass, according to the Texas Legislature tracker, as it has no co-sponsors and has not moved to any committees. Oliverson did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Monday. HB 3817, if passed, would essentially ban transgender people in the state from sharing their gender identity with employers, but could also apply to interactions with police or applications for government benefits. This latest proposed bill is not the only anti-transgender policy in the state. Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Hutto school district for allegedly violating a 2021 state law that bans students from competing in sports teams that don't align with their sex assigned at birth. Hutto joins a growing list of Texas schools to undergo such an investigation. Paxton has also issued an opinion stating that public school students taking steroids as part of gender-affirming care would no longer be allowed to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) sports. Students suspected of taking steroids for such purpose would be barred from participating in athletic competitions until an investigation is concluded. People are also reading: Employee refused to remove pronouns from email signature. A Texas agency fired him for it. In August 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety ordered its employees to stop allowing transgender people to change their gender on their driver's licenses and state IDs. 'The Department of Public Safety has a responsibility, as stated in its own name, to keep all Texans safe. This policy does the opposite,' the ACLU said of the change. 'Not having accurate driver's licenses jeopardizes trans people's health and safety — by potentially outing us and exposing us to discrimination, harassment, and violence.' Then less than a month later, the state stopped allowing people to change the sex listed on their birth certificates, according to the Texas Tribune. With the 89th Texas Legislative Session underway since early January, almost 100 anti-trans bills have been filed so far, according to the Trans Legislation Tracker. The number has already surpassed the 69 anti-trans bills filed during the last legislative session in 2023. Oliverson himself has been a key sponsor of another anti-trans bill in the Texas legislature before. During the 2023 legislative session, he was a sponsor of Senate Bill 14, which banned gender-affirming care in the state and was upheld by the state Supreme Court. — USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas anti-trans bill would charge people with 'gender identity fraud'
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Texas students taking steroids for gender-affirming care ineligible for UIL sports: Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released an opinion Thursday outlining that public school students taking steroids to undergo gender-affirming care would be ineligible to participate in University Interscholastic League sports, and students suspected of taking steroids for such purpose would be barred from participating in athletic competitions until an investigation is concluded. Paxton issued the opinion at the request of Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, who reached out for guidance after 'receiving several complaints' about a student possibly taking testosterone to undergo gender-affirming care, according to the opinion. UIL prohibits students competing in athletic events from using steroids and requires them to agree to randomized tests, but it does make exceptions for a 'valid medical purpose,' Paxton said in the opinion. A student's gender-transitioning treatment can't be a valid purpose since such care is prohibited under Texas law, Paxton said. The UIL is the governing body for student athletic, fine arts and academic competitions in public schools. In 2023, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 14, which banned certain gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender children in Texas. The state law prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming medical treatments — including puberty blockers, hormone therapy or certain surgeries — to minors experiencing gender dysphoria, a condition in which a person's gender identity does not align with their sex at birth. 'Ultimately, the illegal provision of steroids to a child — conduct that would independently justify liability and revocation of one's medical license — cannot constitute a 'valid medical purpose,'' Paxton said in the letter. Paxton also tells Morath that the UIL should question the eligibility of a student who is suspected of using steroids for the purposes of transitioning and that such suspected use 'obligates UIL to investigate as well as require the student-athlete to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that they are eligible.' In October and November, Paxton sued three doctors after accusing them of violating the SB 14 ban on providing gender-affirming care to minors. On Tuesday, Paxton announced he'd entered agreements with two of the doctors to stop them from practicing medicine temporarily while the litigation continues and had obtained an injunction for a third to prevent the doctor from providing gender-affirming care to children. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas trans athletes taking steroids ineligible to play UIL sports
