CBS Speaks to Karmelo Anthony's Parents and Austin Metcalf's Dad

Karmelo Anthony's mother and father on Thursday's 'CBS Mornings'...

"My son didn't intend to hurt anyone. My son was defending himself."

"What stuck out to me, number one, was the all-white jury, but I was trying to be, you know, like, all right, it's not that big of a deal. I… pic.twitter.com/qXKFomMdnd

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) June 11, 2026

CBS News ALSO spoke to Austin Metcalf’s father:

“That poor boy is fixing to experience a life I would not wish upon anyone.”

“What it boils down for me is this. Austin will never walk through that door again and never give me a hug.”

“This morning, I had multiple e-mails,… pic.twitter.com/9471qTWdBS

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) June 11, 2026

Karmelo Anthony's parents claim about an "all-white" jury is false. Their son was entirely in the wrong. He didn't need to defend himself by MURDERING Austin.

The Metcalfs are the victims.