Karmelo Anthony, a teenager from Texas found guilty of murder, has requested a public defender for his appeal. This comes after his family raised over $634,000 for legal fees. Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf. Following his conviction, Anthony claimed he lacks funds to hire a lawyer.
The funds were raised through a GiveSendGo campaign, intending to cover legal fees and other family expenses. However, the fundraiser was removed after his conviction. The page noted the money would help with expenses such as family relocation due to safety concerns and everyday living costs.
“While legal defense is a critical part of this journey, we want to make it clear that this fund is not solely dedicated to legal expenses.” – From the GiveSendGo campaign, now deleted.
GiveSendGo’s policy states that funds raised for defense must go directly to attorneys and cannot be used for personal support. The fundraiser initially appeared shortly after the murder occurred. It justified diverse expenses like legal costs and the Anthony family’s relocation for safety reasons.
GiveSendGo explained in a statement on X that the purpose of the initial fundraiser was fulfilled, leading to its closure. A disclaimer highlighted that all raised funds should focus on legal defenses and be managed by a licensed attorney.
For more information or comments, Fox News Digital contacted Anthony’s attorney and GiveSendGo.
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