<p>He Admitted He Did It — So Why Are Millions Defending Carmelo Anthony?The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is officially underway and this one hits close to home. A confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas ended with 17-year-old Austin Metcalf stabbed in the chest and dying in his twin brother&#39;s arms. Now, Karmelo Anthony faces a first-degree murder charge that could land him in prison for up to 99 years.In this first episode of our multi-part series covering the trial, we break down everything we know so far: the confrontation under the tent, Anthony&#39;s alleged statements to police, the surveillance video the school district won&#39;t release, the controversial bond reduction, and the racial tensions that have exploded around this case.</p><p>I also give my thoughts and reactions as a therapist including why self-defense claims are more complicated than social media makes them seem, and why being a victim doesn&#39;t automatically mean you&#39;re innocent in the eyes of the law.📰 Subscribe to the Criminal Motives Substack for more:https://substack.com/@criminalmotives<br></p>