On Monday, Collin County Judge Angela Tucker reduced the bond for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony—from $1 million to $250,000—while imposing strict conditions including house arrest, electronic monitoring, and court-approved travel. The decision has sparked widespread public reaction, with some praising the respect for due process and others criticizing perceived inequalities in the justice system,

Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a high school track meet. He admitted to the act but claimed it was in self-defense after being physically confronted. His defense attorney emphasized Anthony’s age,