Megyn Kelly did not hold back when she reacted to comments made by Karmelo Anthony’s parents after their son was sentenced for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. On June 9, a Collin County court sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty in the death of the Texas high school student. Anthony’s defense team had argued that he acted in self-defense.
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Days later, Anthony’s parents appeared in interviews criticizing the verdict. During a June 11 interview with Mimi Brown on The Breakfast Club, Anthony’s father said he regretted hiring a white attorney and claimed some Black people had warned him against doing so. His parents also questioned parts of the testimony presented during the trial.
The remarks quickly drew a strong response from conservative commentator Megyn Kelly. Speaking on her June 11 podcast, Kelly said the Anthony family was wrongly presenting themselves as victims. She argued that Austin Metcalf and his family were the true victims in the case and accused Anthony’s parents of trying to shift attention away from the court’s decision.
Megyn Kelly calls out Karmelo Anthony’s parents after verdict criticism
Reacting to the interview, Megyn Kelly called Karmelo Anthony’s father a “race hustler” and criticized both parents for continuing to speak about race after the sentencing.
Kelly said, “The Metcalfs, they’re the victims. They’re the only victims. You’re not victims.”
