Texas track meet stabbing: Suspect released after bond reduced

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Frisco, Texas murder suspect Karmelo Anthony is back at home after bonded out of jail. Earlier in the day, a judge agreed to reduce his $1 million bond to $250,000.

Anthony is charged with murder for the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet earlier this month.

Anthony posted bond and was released from the Collin County jail on Monday afternoon.

He had nothing to say to reporters who asked, “How was this self-defense?”

The 17-year-old was fitted with an ankle monitor and will be on house arrest as he awaits trial.

That means he can only leave his house with prior approval from the court. He must be supervised by a parent or designated adult at all times and is required to check in with the judge’s bailiff every Friday morning.

He isn’t allowed to use social media and can’t contact the family of the alleged victim in any way.

The bond reduction hearing began at 9 a.m. with Anthony entering the courtroom in a gold jumpsuit, handcuffed and chained.

His father and mother both testified during the hearing.

They said Anthony is their oldest child and has three siblings. The family moved to the DFW area in 2021.

He was the captain of the football and track teams, and he had never been arrested before this incident. He has worked at Foot Locker for two years and worked a second job at H-E-B.

Anthony’s attorneys originally asked the judge to reduce his bond to $150,000.

“Given that Karmelo has no prior criminal history and given that this young man has not been in any sort of trouble before, $1 million is not necessary,” said defense attorney Mike Howard. “This family needs to be able to survive. There’s been a tremendous amount of pressure. I think at this point, living in a gated community, given everything, the safety of their younger children is very warranted. Security details and criminal defense are not cheap.”

Howard suggested the ankle monitor and house arrest to “give this young man a chance to get out of jail and be with his family.”

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