Karmelo Anthony is broke less than 2 months after supporters donated over $500,000 for his family’s living expenses and legal fees.
According to a report, Anthony submitted an indigent form to a Collin County judge indicating that he is broke and can’t afford to cover his legal fees.
Anthony, 18, is charged with fatally stabbing high school football star Austin Metcalf, 17, during a dispute at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2.
On June 23, a Grand Jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder against Karmelo Anthony. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
A spokesperson blamed “white supremacy” for the murder indictment against Anthony.
Anthony has requested a court-appointed attorney as an indigent defendant, according to a report.
His family has updated their GiveSendGo page to request $1.4 million in donations for legal fees and other living expenses.
Supporters previously donated $538,000 to the Anthony family to cover their living expenses following his arrest in April. However, legal fees ate into the donations.
Investigative journalist Sarah Fields said attorney Mike Howard is likely charging $400-$500 per hour.
BREAKING: Karmelo Anthony submitted an Indigent Packet to the Collin County Court, requesting court-appointed legal representation as an indigent (financially destitute) defendant.
However, just 24 hours ago, the Anthony family updated their GiveSendGo campaign to reflect a need… pic.twitter.com/pUA04cyLix
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) June 26, 2025
Anthony and his family live in a rented $900,000 house in an upscale community in Frisco, Texas. A neighbor said Anthony bought a new car soon after the family moved into the house.
“He got a new car,” the resident told a news outlet. “If you look at the license plate, it’s got a paper tag and it says it expires June 4.”
Anthony’s family said they moved into the gated community because they were getting death threats. They said the money covered basic living expenses, transportation, counseling, bodyguards, security equipment, and legal fees.
