Jasmine Crockett Questions 3.5-Inch Knife as Deadly Weapon After 35-Year Murder Sentence
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Updated · Washington Times · Jun 10
Jasmine Crockett Questions 3.5-Inch Knife as Deadly Weapon After 35-Year Murder Sentence
3 articles · Updated · Washington Times · Jun 10
Summary
Hours after Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for murdering Austin Metcalf, Rep. Jasmine Crockett said on her podcast that the 3.5-inch folding knife used in the stabbing might not qualify as a deadly weapon.
Crockett described it as a small Swiss Army-style tool, but trial testimony cited by FOX 4 said police recovered a blood-stained folding knife and body-camera footage captured Anthony saying, “I’m not alleged, I did it.”
Prosecutors said Anthony provoked the clash at a Texas high school track meet, warned Metcalf “Touch me and see what happens,” then stabbed the 17-year-old in the chest after being pushed.
Jurors deliberated less than three hours to convict Anthony of first-degree murder, rejected a manslaughter option and then refused a “sudden passion” finding that could have reduced his punishment from a maximum 99-year term.
Crockett also said Black mothers of sons live in greater daily fear than the Metcalf family, extending the racial framing that had already drawn criticism after the verdict.