Frisco TX trial

[mr.deerstalker]

nothing new here, Black guy killing white guy....nothing new here...but it all turned out well for the patient. note to self: his dad did not show up. go figure..

 

[Ronbwolf]

Found guilty, case closed!

 

[wheelgun1958]

Found guilty, case closed!

Sentenced to 35 years in prison after guilty verdict​

 

[Cholo]

35 years and eligible for parole in half that time. Not enough time.

My guess is his family is still grateful for the $600,000 they blew that was donated for his defence so they could live it up :rolleyes:

https://www.fox4news.com/news/karmelo-anthony-trial-live-updates-frisco-track-meet-stabbing

 

[Jakeintexas]

Sentenced to 35 years in prison after guilty verdict​

Way too light. Perhaps he’ll get some prison justice.

 

[s4s4u]

Way too light. Perhaps he’ll get some prison justice.

Where he's going...they are all of the same ilk.

 

[M118LR]

Way too light. Perhaps he’ll get some prison justice.

He will be kept far from the Arian Brotherhood. But he may get a better understanding of a Peckerwood?

 

[hittman]

The next (D) president we have will pardon him.

 

[txramfan]

The next (D) president we have will pardon him.

How ?
He was convicted on charges filed in Collin County TX .

 

[ex13F]

Let the riots and looting begin.

 

[Jakeintexas]

Let the riots and looting begin.

Doubt much of that’s going to happen here. At least not up near Frisco or McKinney. Might see some crap in parts of Dallas or Austin. Or in the other states. But not expecting much.

 

[s4s4u]

Yea, I think most of the world realizes what it is for what it is....

 

[Gwitness]

Doubt much of that’s going to happen here. At least not up near Frisco or McKinney. Might see some crap in parts of Dallas or Austin. Or in the other states. But not expecting much.

You do know that they rioted in Seattle and Portland over George Floyd..right?

 

[Jakeintexas]

You do know that they rioted in Seattle and Portland over George Floyd..right?

Yes.

North Texas isn’t Seattle or Portland. And even though Floyd was responsible for his own demise, this case is a lot harder to spin. A thug knifes a kid who did nothing wrong. A thug with a chip on his shoulder looking for a fight.

But ya..as far as Seattle or Portland or Minneapolis who knows. I live in northern Fort Worth and don’t see this gaining much traction. Certainly not to the north. As far as parts of Austin, Houston, or Dallas dunno. But there aren’t many here where I live who’d tolerate such shenanigans and would certainly intervene with force if necessary.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Parents are so proud of him, always wanted his son to live in a gated community. 35 years worth...lol

 

[redhawker]

The trial isn't happening in Frisco TX.

Its at the Collin County Courthouse, which is located in McKinney TX.

Facts matter to me, not sure they matter in the court room.

Frisco is located in Collin County. Not every town in the county has its own courthouse. You go to the court that has jurisdiction in the county. McKinney is the county seat, so that's where the courthouse is.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Just a fine young man that's been misunderstood. seeks counseling...

 

[Larryburford]

I heard the killers' supporters raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the defense of the murder and then his parents spent it all on cars and stuff for themselves. I say 35 years he got is ridiculous! He heeds life or old sparky.

 

[ProfessorWes]

Anthony really deserved life in prison as much for the antics of his racist ghetto family, as his own crime. As I said back up the thread, his mother had some nerve asking for mercy for her son after the way she, and they, openly mocked and derided the Metcalf family.

But, realistically, I suppose 35 years (eligible for parole in 17) is about all you can hope for absent some sort of aggravating factors or priors, for someone who was 17 when he committed the crime. Not sure if he had any prior criminal convictions, although it was said Anthony was always looking for, and getting into, some sort of trouble.

 

[xTopGun]

you're soooo funny cleaning my screen already, damn.....

 

[ProfessorWes]

you're soooo funny cleaning my screen already, damn.....

*shrug* I don't get the joke, but glad I could start your day out with a laugh.

He certainly has a conviction now, and given how he broke down in the courtroom his future cellmates must be licking their chops.



And Anthony might have some additional company in prison, if they're doxxing the judge (and likely the jurors too).

 

[ProfessorWes]

The circus is over; the clowns are leaving town. The bit about Anthony's parents is telling.

It’s strange that people who call themselves “advocates” would abandon Karmelo at the very moment he was being told he was going to prison.

During sentencing and the victim impact statements, Karmelo Anthony’s parents were absent from the courtroom.

When Hunter asked Karmelo to look him in the eyes during his impact statement, Karmelo looked up for a few seconds, then looked back down for the remainder of the heartbreaking statement.

These people seem completely devoid of any sense of decency. They don’t care about accountability. They’re angry that a man is facing consequences for his actions.

Even then, no sentence will ever be enough. Nothing can bring Austin back.

 

[xTopGun]

*shrug* I don't get the joke, but glad I could start your day out with a laugh.

He certainly has a conviction now, and given how he broke down in the courtroom his future cellmates must be licking their chops.



And Anthony might have some additional company in prison, if they're doxxing the judge (and likely the jurors too).

When you wrote - ".....Not sure if he had any prior criminal convictions....." I lost more coffee..... if folks were to see this pos' juvenile rap sheet they'd give him the chair instead of 35 years. He and his sort, family included, are nothing more than parasites in the world. There are millions of wonderful black people in the world; but, the stupidness won't stop until they stand up and tell their own people enough of this chit. Until then it will just keep festering until that zit explodes and everyone gets caught up in the mess . . . . .

 

[Johnny-Baseball]

I'm somewhat familiar with Collin County's various school systems, politics and its citizenry.

My father was born in Frisco, TX in 1924, on his grandfather's farm. I've continually been a homeowner and resident of Collin County for 49 years, the last 18 of which are in McKinney. All three of my children attended and graduated from high schools located in Collin County (Plano Independent School District).

I live in McKinney, TX on the McKinney/Frisco border - 5 miles from the Collin County Courthouse, 5 miles from Centennial High School (Karmelo's school) and 6 miles from Kuykendall Stadium (site of the track meet and murder).

My daughter has worked for the Frisco Independent School District continually for the most recent 22 years - as a high school math teacher, high school principal and district administrator. [She has a BBA, MS-Math, MA-Education and PhD-Education.]

We have experienced zero disturbances in Frisco or McKinney since yesterday's jury verdict and sentencing. No earthquakes. No overnight race riots, no lootings, no mob scenes. No buildings burned to the ground. SORRY IF YOU'RE DISAPPOINTED.

For those who might be curious, here's information on Collin County's registered voters - they comprise the "jury pool" for this trial. Collin County is 58% white, 16% Hispanic, 11% black and the rest a fruit salad mix of Asian and other cultures. Collin County has more military veterans than any county in Texas except Bexar County (San Antonio). These military veterans are much more highly educated than the county's population as a whole and are much higher wage earners than the county's average population. Residents within two of Collin County's ZIP codes have been among the 5 highest reported-income-earning zip codes in the entire US. For the past 50 years, Collin County has continually voted "red" in local, state and federal elections and is the home of Texas' Republican state attorney general and US senatorial candidate - Ken Paxton.

That's the jury pool. Like it?

The trial judge (Judge John Roach Jr.) is a straight-up, law and order judge and has been a judge elected to this 296th district court continually since 2007. I first met him in 2016 to volunteer my services for a special court he had created and over which he presides - a "veterans' court" that gives consideration to defendant veterans' special issues/circumstances for certain types of proceedings (minor criminal matters, financial matters, etc.).

Throughout Judge Roach's 19+ year tenure with this court, there has never been even the hint or whiff of a problem with him personally or his handling of civil or criminal proceedings - by either plaintiffs or defendants. That gave me confidence that this trial would proceed without the drama some state and federal judges seem to allow/invite.

My daughter has specific knowledge about background fact of this trial - My daughter has worked for the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) continually since 2004. She is presently FISD's HR Managing Director. Prior to that, she was the principal at Memorial High School (victim Austin Metcalf's high school) during that high school's first 5 years in existence (i.e. she "opened" the high school and personally hired all of its teachers/assistant principals/professional staff, etc.). And Centennial High School - Anthony's high school - was where my daughter was hired for her first teaching job in the FISD - high school math. My daughter offices in FISD's administration building, which is virtually adjacent to Kuykendall Stadium.

My daughter asked that I not ask her questions about any issues related to this matter - protests, civil disobedience, etc. But now that the trial is concluded, she may be able to provide more insight. Time will tell.

Of course, it may end up as just a Shakespearian play - Much ado about nothing.

 

[xTopGun]

well, it's certainly a delight to hear that there are still some locals which can survive such an ordeal without all the dang outside terrorism. Now, if only the US school and court systems weren't constrained by this "youthful offender" BS. If each were more open the public would be horrified to learn just what is really happening inside the schools and out on the street with these youtes . . . . .

 

[Gopher]

35 years and eligible for parole in half that time. Not enough time.

My guess is his family is still grateful for the $600,000 they blew that was donated for his defence so they could live it up :rolleyes:

https://www.fox4news.com/news/karmelo-anthony-trial-live-updates-frisco-track-meet-stabbing

In Texas, the victims can petition the Parole Board every time the offender comes up for a hearing. I would be willing to bet he will be denied the first time he is eligible and probably will serve most of that 35 year sentance.

 

[eveled]

I worked with a guy. Whose only reason for living was to be there when the guy who killed his daughter got out of prison.

I’m surprised this doesn’t happen more often.

The guy died in prison, and my friend retired and moved away.

 

[ProfessorWes]

When you wrote - ".....Not sure if he had any prior criminal convictions....." I lost more coffee..... if folks were to see this pos' juvenile rap sheet they'd give him the chair instead of 35 years. He and his sort, family included, are nothing more than parasites in the world. There are millions of wonderful black people in the world; but, the stupidness won't stop until they stand up and tell their own people enough of this chit. Until then it will just keep festering until that zit explodes and everyone gets caught up in the mess . . . . .

I think juvie convictions for violent crimes should be a factor in cases like this. Unfortunately they aren't. If you have specific knowledge of this kid's juvie record, if any, by all means share.

 

[blume357]

The funny way to look at it is the kid gets free room and board for at least the next 17 years and his parents got a new home and car.
Well, at least the new house and ride until the civil suit that is coming is over.....
I suspect the lawyers have not even gotten started earning their pay.......

 

[Johnny-Baseball]

Well, turns out that Karmela had been busted for carrying a knife in his own high school earlier that same school year. The offense was severe enough that he was suspended from school and forced to attend what is called "jail school" - all-day long sessions held at the county juvenile detention center. And the counselling he received while in jail school strongly, repeatedly emphasized FISD's tolerance policy - no knives on campus, ever.

So little Karmela showed up at a school stadium carrying a knife despite having been forewarned repeatedly that such practice was not allowed. All of this "he didn't know" stuff is a straight out lie.