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The controversial fundraising campaign launched on behalf of Karmelo Anthony has been taken offline following his murder conviction, but the convicted murderer’s family will retain the more than $600,000 raised through the effort as they prepare to appeal the case.
Anthony was convicted Tuesday of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf after a Collin County jury rejected his self-defense claims and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
Less than 24 hours after the verdict, Anthony’s attorneys filed a notice of appeal, while family members vowed to continue fighting the conviction.