"This tactic is not about justice—it is about manufacturing suspicion," the group said.
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A legal defense group on Monday criticized Human Events Daily host Jack Posobiec for calling for footage of the stabbing that saw 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony allegedly stab fellow 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet earlier in the month to be released, saying that the call was "not about transparency. It’s about trial by media."
The American Freedmen Legal Fund, the legal defense and policy advocacy arm of the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust, wrote in a statement on Monday "in response to public remarks made by Jack Posobiec on April 21, 2025, criticizing Karmelo Anthony’s legal team and family advocates for allegedly not demanding the release of video footage related to the incident in question."
The group posted the letter in response to a post from Posobiec in which he said, "It’s now been 19 days, and the Karmelo Anthony team has still yet to call for the release of the video of the incident" that resulted in the death of Metcalf at a Texas track meet. Authorities in Texas reportedly have collected video evidence of the confrontation between two Texas teens.
The letter from the group continued, "Let us be absolutely clear: the release of evidence in a criminal proceeding is not determined by public opinion or social media campaigns—it is governed by law and judicial process.”
The group said that Anthony’s family has "no legal authority to demand the release of evidence," adding that this "responsibility falls solely on the investigating authorities, prosecutors, and ultimately, the court."
"Suggesting otherwise reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of due process or a deliberate attempt to mislead the public," the group continued. "This tactic is not about justice—it is about manufacturing suspicion."
"What Mr. Posobiec fails to mention is that premature release of footage can compromise the integrity of the case, prejudice jurors, and endanger the lives of minors and witnesses involved. The court will determine when and how evidence is released—if at all—based on legal standards, not media pressure. We urge the public to allow the justice system to function without coercion, defamation, or intimidation masquerading as commentary," the letter concluded.
Earlier in April, at a track meet in Texas, Metcalf was stabbed and died in his twin brother's arms. Anthony faces first-degree murder charges. The confrontation between the two teens allegedly began when Anthony sat down under Metcalf's team's tent at the meet and refused to move. A witness to the stabbing said that Anthony walked over to the tent and that Metcalf told him to leave. Anthony said, "Touch me and see what happens,” as he reached inside his bag.
One witness said Metcalf grabbed Anthony, while another said that Metcalf touched him. Anthony then allegedly pulled out the knife and stabbed Metcalf in chest before running away from the scene and discarding the knife. Anthony was taken into custody, saying when officers said that they had the "alleged suspect" in custody, "I'm not alleged, I did it." Anthony's lawyer, Deric Walpole, believes his client acted in self-defense.
In response to the letter from the group, Posobiec wrote, "There is now a pro-Karmelo group attacking me for calling for the video of the incident to be released and trying to raise more money off of it. They want me to cease and desist, I will not."
The American Freedmen Legal Fund, the legal defense and policy advocacy arm of the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust, wrote in a statement on Monday "in response to public remarks made by Jack Posobiec on April 21, 2025, criticizing Karmelo Anthony’s legal team and family advocates for allegedly not demanding the release of video footage related to the incident in question."
The group posted the letter in response to a post from Posobiec in which he said, "It’s now been 19 days, and the Karmelo Anthony team has still yet to call for the release of the video of the incident" that resulted in the death of Metcalf at a Texas track meet. Authorities in Texas reportedly have collected video evidence of the confrontation between two Texas teens.
The letter from the group continued, "Let us be absolutely clear: the release of evidence in a criminal proceeding is not determined by public opinion or social media campaigns—it is governed by law and judicial process.”
The group said that Anthony’s family has "no legal authority to demand the release of evidence," adding that this "responsibility falls solely on the investigating authorities, prosecutors, and ultimately, the court."
"Suggesting otherwise reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of due process or a deliberate attempt to mislead the public," the group continued. "This tactic is not about justice—it is about manufacturing suspicion."
"What Mr. Posobiec fails to mention is that premature release of footage can compromise the integrity of the case, prejudice jurors, and endanger the lives of minors and witnesses involved. The court will determine when and how evidence is released—if at all—based on legal standards, not media pressure. We urge the public to allow the justice system to function without coercion, defamation, or intimidation masquerading as commentary," the letter concluded.
Earlier in April, at a track meet in Texas, Metcalf was stabbed and died in his twin brother's arms. Anthony faces first-degree murder charges. The confrontation between the two teens allegedly began when Anthony sat down under Metcalf's team's tent at the meet and refused to move. A witness to the stabbing said that Anthony walked over to the tent and that Metcalf told him to leave. Anthony said, "Touch me and see what happens,” as he reached inside his bag.
One witness said Metcalf grabbed Anthony, while another said that Metcalf touched him. Anthony then allegedly pulled out the knife and stabbed Metcalf in chest before running away from the scene and discarding the knife. Anthony was taken into custody, saying when officers said that they had the "alleged suspect" in custody, "I'm not alleged, I did it." Anthony's lawyer, Deric Walpole, believes his client acted in self-defense.
In response to the letter from the group, Posobiec wrote, "There is now a pro-Karmelo group attacking me for calling for the video of the incident to be released and trying to raise more money off of it. They want me to cease and desist, I will not."
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