Dominique Alexander, spokesman for Karmelo Anthony’s family and president of the Next Generation Action Network, called the teen’s murder trial in the death of Austin Metcalf a battle against “white supremacy” in a post on X following Anthony’s indictment.
“This case involves multiple minors and sensitive details that I cannot and will not speak about publicly,” he said. “That is why, from the beginning, I have refused to let this be tried in the court of public opinion.”
Claiming people have “targeted” Karmelo Anthony, Alexander added: “To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who’ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself, you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down… This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized, and politicized. My involvement – like many others — came as a direct response to the overwhelming hate, threats, and outside influence that have surrounded this case since day one.”
Alexander concluded by asking others to “stand with us in the fight against white supremacy.”
Conversely, Mike Howard, Anthony’s lawyer, countered Alexander’s messaging by stating to Fox News that the case should not be considered racially motivated:
“The factual and legal issues involved in this case are not about race. The case involves two kids, one white, one black, so it’s understandable that some people would make it about race or discuss it in terms of race. To be very clear, we don’t see this as a case about race. The law applies to every person, regardless of their race, equally. We have faith in the people of Collin County to apply the law blindly.”
After Anthony’s indictment by a Collin County grand jury on first-degree murder charges, the case “now moves formally into the court system,” but court officials have yet to schedule his first appearance or trial date.
