The parents of Karmelo Anthony, a Black teenager whose murder trial and sentencing sparked a racial debate in the Dallas suburbs, spoke out Thursday, questioning the racial makeup of the jury and saying they’ve received death threats.

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This case has intensified discussions around racial bias within the U.S. justice system, particularly in juries, and is drawing comparisons to another high-profile self-defense case involving a white defendant, Kyle Rittenhouse. The controversy highlights deep divisions in public opinion regarding fairness and equal treatment under the law.