After Jeff Metcalf’s child was fatally stabbed following an argument with Karmelo Anthony at a Frisco track meet, a press conference ignited controversy and sharp objection. Dignity, respect and disagreement all play a part.
Jeff Metcalf, whose child was stabbed to death after he and 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony entered into an argument at a track fulfill in Frisco earlier this month, made his visibility understood– postponing the event and leading to sharp objection from a fan of Anthony.
Activist Group’s Criticism of Metcalf’s Press Conference
“The daddy going to this press conference … is a disrespect to the dignity of his boy,” claimed Dominique Alexander, the leader of a local activist group, prior to Anthony’s moms and dads damaged their silence for the very first time.
Anthony’s Parents Respond to Threats and Harassment
“Whatever you assume that took place in between Karmelo and the Metcalf children, my 3 more youthful kids, my partner and I didn’t do anything to should have to be threatened, harassed and existed around,” she claimed in ready comments with her partner by her side.
Details of the Argument and Stabbing Incident
Throughout the disagreement, Anthony purportedly informed Metcalf to “touch me and see what happens” before witnesses saw the victim grab or push Anthony, triggering the stabbing, according to a police record acquired by the Dallas Information.
“That was rude and just shows you all the character– he was not welcomed, he recognizes that it’s improper to be near this family members, however he did it,” the Next Generation Action Network head of state added once the press seminar started– which was streamed by Fox 4.
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