Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old from Texas charged in the fatal stabbing of track star Austin Metcalf, has been released from jail and placed under house arrest in a gated Frisco neighborhood. A judge reduced his bond from $1 million to $250,000, a decision that has sparked community outrage.

Karmelo is now living in a $3,500/month home near his old high school. Despite his family claiming financial hardship, public donations in support of his release have surpassed $440,000.

Neighbors are uneasy, raising safety concerns and questioning how the family’s current lifestyle aligns with their claims of hardship. Karmelo’s release and the circumstances surrounding it have ignited a heated debate in the community about justice, privilege, and public safety.