Slain teen Austin Metcalf’s father takes aim at ‘clickbait’ voices after trial

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJeff Metcalf, father of murdered high school football star Austin Metcalf, criticized commentators for "monetizing" his son's death and making claims without understanding the facts of the case.Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony in April 2025; Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years, but is currently appealing the decision.Metcalf specifically called out Sonny Hostin of The View and Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett for suggesting racial bias in the trial, which had a Black defendant but no Black jurors.He argued that these commentators are seeking "15 minutes of fame" or "clickbait" and lack factual knowledge, stating that Hostin "has no idea on the facts of the case."Metcalf insisted the tragedy was not about race, emphasizing that character, not color, should be the basis for judgment, and expressed disappointment over the lack of accountability or remorse from Anthony's parents.In fullAustin Metcalf’s father accuses pundits of monetizing son’s murder in ‘moral decay of society’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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