Supporters of Karmelo Anthony are now allegedly turning to violence following his murder conviction, while family members of Austin Metcalf, the teen who Anthony stabbed and killed, have been receiving death threats following the verdict.They were both 17 when Anthony fatally stabbed Metcalf at a high school track meet in April of last year.Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years behind bars on Tuesday.He has since filed a notice of appeal to challenge the conviction.Reports have circulated of Anthony supporters threatening violence.
In one recent video posted on X, apparently by a user from Jacksonville, Florida, someone riding a bike appeared to assault a man.The video was taken from the rider's vantage point.GOT A TIP?Karmelo Anthony was convicted of killing Austin Metcalf.
(Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Jeff Metcalf)The alleged attacker questioned the victim, asking if he was on the Anthony trial jury selection.In that video, a woman's voice can be heard stating the man who was allegedly punched is a veteran.FOLLOW US ON XIn a statement sent to Fox News Digital regarding the alleged incident, the Jacksonville Police Department said, "We are aware of this video circulating on social media and are actively looking into the video’s origin and parties involved."While threats continue, it appears yet another fundraiser for Anthony was circulating online.A GoFundMe for convicted killer Karmelo Anthony appears to have been created then abruptly shut down by the crowdfunding source as of Thursday.(GoFundMe)A GoFundMe that raised hundreds of dollars was created then quickly shut down by the organization on Thursday.A new fundraiser for convicted killer Karmelo Anthony has been shut down on Thursday.
(GoFundMe)In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, GoFundMe said:"GoFundMe’s Terms of Service explicitly prohibit fundraisers that raise money for the legal defense of anyone formally charged with a violent crime.Consistent with this long-sta...