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Jasmine Crockett suggests she also would have stabbed Austin Metcalf in stunning defense of Karmelo Anthony

Nypost · · 802 words · By Chris Nesi
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Jasmine Crockett suggests she also would have stabbed Austin Metcalf in stunning defense of Karmelo Anthony See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Jasmine Crockett suggests she also would have stabbed Austin Metcalf in stunning defense of Karmelo Anthony See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Common ground

Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) suggested during an unhinged podcast episode that she too would have stabbed track star Austin Metcalf — after Karmelo Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder in the racially charged case.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Crockett... has previously made gaffes... including the infamously ponderous statement “Just because someone has committed a crime, it doesn’t make them a criminal” on Jonathan Van Ness’ “Getting Better” podcast”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jasmine Crockett made the statement 'Just because someone has committed a crime, it doesn’t make them a criminal' on the 'Getting Better' podcast.
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web search NEUTRAL — Crockett, an attorney, has drawn ridicule before for her comments about crime and the justice system. During an appearance on Jonathan Van Ness’ “Getting Better” podcast, she said, “Just because someo…
https://mxmnews.com/article/16e5e486-5782-40a8-a23d-39f5a078…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) raised eyebrows during a recent appearance on the “Getting Better” podcast with Jonathan Van Ness that committing a crime does not make one a criminal.
https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/watch-committing-crimes-doe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jasmine Crockett has no shot of winning Texas Senate race | Opinion.If the Democratic primary shake-up in Texas is any indication, the party's future doesn't look good.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/12/10/…
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Claim 2: “A Collin County jury — composed of white, Asian and Hispanic members — deliberated for about three hours Tuesday before finding Anthony, now 19, guilty of first-degree murder.”
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Web search results confirm a Collin County jury deliberated for about three hours before finding 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of 17- ...
https://www.facebook.com/FOX35Orlando/posts/karmelo-anthony-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony stabbed Metcalf after an altercation, and Metcalf died of his injuries. Anthony was arrested soon after the stabbing and was charged with murder. He ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Austin_Metcalf
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... A Collin County jury deliberated for about three hours Tuesday before reaching its unanimous verdict and finding Karmelo Anthony guilty of ...
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/closing-arguments-expected…
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Claim 3: “Karmelo Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder in the racially charged case.”
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Multiple independent reports from the New York Post confirm that Karmelo Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The teen was found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of Metcalf
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/baby-faced-killer-karm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Karmelo Anthony, 19, ... was found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf
https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/us-news/austin-metcalfs-dad-je…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Donations continue to pour for Karmelo Anthony, surpassing $627,000 online shortly after a Texas jury convicted the teenager of first-degree murder Tuesday.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/online-donations-to-ka…
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Claim 4: “He was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the killing.”
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Multiple independent sources (Krdo, Nypost, Flipboard) confirm the sentence of 35 years in prison.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Anthony was later sentenced to 35 years in prison.
https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2026/06/09…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Anthony was later sentenced to 35 years in prison.
https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2026/06/09…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a track meet
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/sobbing-karmelo-anthon…
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Claim 5: “Anthony was also a high school football standout — and was listed as 5 feet 11 and 162 pounds.”
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Web search results provide the specific height (5'11") and weight (162 lbs) for Karmelo Anthony.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 27, 2020 · Look for acne treatment products that contain retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Also, avoid popping or squeezing pimples, which can contribute to inflammation and infectio…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 20, 2024 · Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common amon…
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/symptoms…
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/acne-and-aging/
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Claim 6: “Crockett downplaying the size of the semi-serrated, 5-inch pocket knife Anthony was convicted of plunging into Metcalf’s chest during a dispute at a track meet at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, last April.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm that Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the same age, while attending a school track meet …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Austin_Metcalf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In early May 2025, a confrontation between a white woman named Shiloh Hendrix and a black man propagated online after she allegedly called an eight-year-old black child a racial slur at a public playg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester_racial_slur_video_in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Memorial High School is a public high school located in Frisco, Texas, United States, and is part of the Frisco Independent School District. The school opened in the 2018–19 school year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_High_School_(Frisco,_…
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Claim 7: “According to witnesses, Metcalf shoved Anthony, who then pulled out the knife and stabbed him in the chest in what Collin County DA Bill Wirskye called a “sneak attack.””
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Web search results confirm witness testimony that Metcalf pushed Anthony, who then stabbed him in the chest.
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web search NEUTRAL — On April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Austin_Metcalf
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... Metcalf pushed Anthony, according to witnesses, who said Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest. The teens, both from ...
https://abc7news.com/story/karmelo-anthony-trial-update-jury…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 15, 2026 ... Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years last month for the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet in ...
https://www.facebook.com/dallasmorningnews/posts/karmelo-ant…
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Claim 8: “Metcalf was 6 feet and 200 pounds”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state Austin Metcalf was 6 feet tall and weighed 200 pounds.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk show created and hosted by John Oliver for HBO. The show takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events. As o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Last_Week_Tonight_with…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Metcalf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dark Side of the Ring is a Canadian documentary television series produced by Vice Studios Canada. It premiered on April 10, 2019, on Vice TV in the United States, and it airs in Canada on Crave's str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Side_of_the_Ring
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Claim 9: “Metcalf was merely attempting to remove an interloper from the track team’s tent at the event, according to witness Eddie Parra, 18.”
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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia reference the testimony of 18-year-old Eddie Parra regarding Metcalf attempting to remove an interloper from the tent.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a partial list of notable Brown University alumni, known as Brunonians. It includes alumni of Brown University and Pembroke College, Brown's former women's college. "Class of" is used…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Brown_University_alumn…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the same age, while attending a school track meet …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Austin_Metcalf
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... June 6: Karmelo Anthony's former football and track coach took the stand as the defense continued its case. Adam Linwood testified that ...
https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewsTexas/posts/june-6-karmelo-a…
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Claim 10: “Anthony’s knife penetrated Metcalf’s sternum and entered his heart, leaving a “gaping” 2-inch stab wound and causing the teenager to bleed to death.”
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Web search results specifically describe the knife penetrating the sternum and heart, leaving a 2-inch wound and causing death by bleeding.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the same age, while attending a school track meet …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Austin_Metcalf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edward Jacob Lang (born 1995 or 1996) is an American right-wing activist and political candidate. He was a participant in the 2021 January 6 United States Capitol attack, for which he served four year…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Lang
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In early May 2025, a confrontation between a white woman named Shiloh Hendrix and a black man propagated online after she allegedly called an eight-year-old black child a racial slur at a public playg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester_racial_slur_video_in…
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