Karmelo Anthony’s rep blames Frisco School District, weather for fatal stabbing death of Austin Metcalf

While Dominique Alexander was speaking to reporters on Thursday, he said that "Frisco ISD is trying to push off the blame" because the school district is taking steps to expel Anthony, insinuating that the school district was to blame for the stabbing.

He then added, "what I have not heard the media say, as many media outlets asked us what went on, I'm trying to find how many of y'all have asked the superintendent on one of these board of trustees: Why didn't you cancel or postpone with weather in that magnitude? You couldn't have a track meet in the rain or thunderstorms or clouds."

"Y'all are the media. Ask your journalist, your weather journalist, how the weather was that day and that time. Y'all do that research. 'Cause as a person, who is the administrator of your children, you are responsible for the safety of the children. And so, it seems that Frisco ISD is trying to push this off, by making this decision that they do not have to make," he said, in reference to Anthony getting expelled.

Alexander added that the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), which he heads, will continue to fight for the rights of Anthony as he goes through the trial.

On April 2, witness statements to police indicated that Karmelo Anthony approached a tent at a track where 17-year-old Austin Metcalf as well as his twin brother, Hunter, were seated. Austin approached him, telling Anthony that he needed to leave.

Anthony reportedly reached in his bag and said, “Touch me and see what happens.” Witnesses gave accounts that Metcalf “grabbed” and “touched” Anthony, leading the suspect to stab him in the chest. Metcalf died afterwards in his twin brother’s arms.

Anthony has claimed self-defense in the case and has been charged with first-degree murder.