“Broken System” – Crockett Defends Convicted Murderer Karmelo Anthony… Because He ‘Only’ Stabbed Austin Metcalf ‘One Time’ (VIDEO)
Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony in remarks to TMZ.
Thankfully, Jasmine Crockett’s career in Congress ends this year.
Crockett admitted to TMZ that she was not at the Karmelo Anthony murder trial yet she insisted there is evidence of a broken system.
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury convicted him of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
Numerous witnesses testified that Karmelo Anthony was the aggressor and instigated the fight with Austin Metcalf.
Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf in the heart. The teen track star died in his twin brother’s arms.
But Crockett feels sorry for convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The Texas Democrat told TMZ that her heart is “broken” for Karmelo Anthony.
Crockett explained that Karmelo Anthony only stabbed Austin Metcalf one time, so he should
WATCH:
Jasmine Crockett tells @jacob_wass there was one major factor in the Karmelo Anthony verdict. pic.twitter.com/XYX5bNJagz
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 10, 2026
Karmelo Anthony appealed his murder conviction on Wednesday.
The appeal process can take years to resolve.
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