Just one day after a jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of murder in the fatal stabbing of Texas high school athlete Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years in prison, the case took another explosive turn online. During a livestream appearance with commentator Sarah Fields , Austin's father, Jeffrey Metcalf, launched into a blistering attack on Anthony, his family, and several supporters of the convicted teen, at one point referring to Anthony as a "watermelon felon." The remarks came as Anthony's legal team formally began the appeals process following the June 9 verdict. Court filings show Anthony has requested a court-appointed attorney for his appeal, arguing that he cannot afford appellate counsel. The move arrived amid continued public debate surrounding a case that has drawn national attention since the fatal stabbing of Austin during a Frisco, Texas, track meet in April 2025 .…