Karmelo Anthony and Family Moved to an Undisclosed Location Amid Death Threats

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A Dallas civil rights group says Karmelo Anthony, 17, who is accused of allegedly fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, was moved to an undisclosed location for his safety after his family received death threats over the weekend.

What we know is Karmelo Anthony was arrested April 2 after a fatal stabbing during a district track meet in Frisco Texas. Anthony was released from jail after Judge Angela Tucker lowered his bail from 1 million to $250,000.  According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office they have had to beef up protection around Judge Tucker.

Representatives for NGAN, say there has been an increase in death threats, harrassment and physical intimidation targeted at the Anthony’s home.

Harassment includes people popping, loitering and taking pictures of the property, false food deliveries, disturbing mail containing Austin Metcalf’s obituary.

NGAN says its internal security team is working with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of the family.

"It is both heartbreaking and infuriating to see the depths of hate and bigotry still alive and well in our society," said Minister Dominique Alexander, President of the Next Generation Action Network. "No family should have to live under siege simply because they are demanding their constitutional rights. We will not be silent, and we will not back down.”