Stephen A.Smith is holding firm in his stance on the Karmelo Anthony verdict.The sports commentator and host of the "Straight Shooter" podcast is once again using his platform to call out Anthony supporters directly.In his most recent episode, he questioned why people continue to challenge the verdict.AUSTIN METCALF'S FATHER HAUNTED BY KARMELO ANTHONY TRIAL VISUALS RELEASED: ‘I HAD NEVER SEEN THOSE PICTURES’Stephen A.
Smith recently went on record about the Karmelo Anthony case and said, "Karmelo Anthony murdered Austin Metcalf." Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years behind bars.(Dave Kotinsky / Texas Department of Criminal Justice)He said, "When we sit up here and we think about the battles that need to be fought, we gotta be mindful of what's worth fighting for and what's not worth fighting for."GOT A TIP?Earlier this month, Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years behind bars.
He fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.Jeff Metcalf, father to Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed and murdered by Karmelo Anthony, sat down with Fox News Digital.(Matthew Symons for Fox News Digital / Jeff Metcalf)In the podcast episode titled "We're Fighting the Wrong Battle!", Smith maintained his stance on the verdict.
Want me to investigate? [email protected] Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv Facebook: Kelsie Cairns"He killed someone and his argument of self-defense in the jury's eyes didn't hold weight," he said.FOLLOW US ON XAuthorities photographed a folding pocketknife with a dark blade and gray handle used in the murder of Austin Metcalf in Texas.(Collin County Courts)KARMELO ANTHONY SUPPORTER REPORTEDLY FIRED AS OTHER BACKERS FACE BACKLASH OVER VERDICT REMARKSFox News Digital previously reported the commentator said, "Karmelo Anthony murdered Austin Metcalf.
There is no other way to slice it," in another podcast episode.GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILWhile Smith is calling on "viewers to think ...