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A Black teenager was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing a white 17-year-old, leading to claims of racial bias in the verdict.
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Frisco, Dallas, Texas
Who
Cardi B, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Karmelo Anthony, Jeff Metcalf, Rep. Jared Patterson, Burt Thakur, Talbert Swan, Kyle Rittenhouse
What
A Black teenager was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing a white 17-year-old, leading to claims of racial bias in the verdict.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:04:00 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
Frisco, Dallas, Texas ·
Why
The case involved the fatal stabbing of a white teenager by a Black teenager and has been criticized by figures like Cardi B and Rep. Jasmine Crockett who believe race played a role in the conviction and sentencing.
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The conviction and sentence have fueled a racial controversy in Texas, drawing comparisons to other high-profile cases and sparking debate among celebrities, politicians, and local communities regarding racial fairness in the justice system.
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- HIGHForbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/06/11/texas-rep-crockett-says-race-absolutely-played-a-role-in-karmelo-anthonys-stabbing-conviction/
- HIGHForbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/06/11/texas-rep-crockett-says-race-absolutely-played-a-role-in-karmelo-anthonys-stabbing-conviction/?streamIndex=0