UPDATE-Originally Posted by Dan Druff
Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old in Texas, was charged with first-degree murder as an adult for the April 2, 2025, stabbing of Austin Metcalf. Texas law allows juveniles to be tried as adults for serious crimes like murder. The case is ongoing, so sentencing, including the possibility of life in prison, is speculative. The issue of trying juveniles as adults is debated, with some arguing for accountability and others for rehabilitation due to developmental differences. Racial dynamics also add complexity to the case.
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