Verdict reached in Karmelo murder trial

[JoeB131]

Well that was a stupid thing to say. They stood next to them during the trial, didn't they?

Um, no. They didn't. At least I hope they didn't seat both families in the same row.

So Anthony's family refused to make a public statement that Metcalf's family wanted, so that justified Metcalf's dad calling Anthony a "Watermelon Felon".

And I'm sure if I took you off ignore again, you'll spend 20 posts telling me why THAT'S justified, because you've never seen an abuse of black people you weren't keen to justify.

 

[Ghost of a Rider]

They tried to scam people pout of even more money, but the donation site stopped the account and returned the funds to the donors. It seems taking donations for convicted felons violates their terms of service.

When I kept seeing this I did some quick research and Snopes and other sites couldn't find any proof that his parents spent the money on these things.

However, I keep seeing contradictory articles as to whether or not money was withdrawn at all. I've seen sites and articles that say money was withdrawn but the account was shut down after the conviction and others that say no money was withdrawn at all or that Givesendgo shut it down and reimbursed the donors because they don't allow accounts for the benefit of someone under indictment for violent crime.

At this point, I don't know what to believe. I reckon that if there's anything to it, it'll come out sooner or later. And I don't want to get bogged down in what amounts to what I'll call radioactive contempt that spreads and seeks to look for reasons to vilify individuals in the opposition simply because they're the opposition. This same mentality is what generated the rumors that Austin and/or Hunter were bullies.

It goes without saying that some individuals are deserving of criticism like those who harassed the family outside the courthouse after the verdict but that's on video for all to see. Beyond that I will not take as truth anything that is not supported by video or direct quotes or from a reliable source.

 

[Ghost of a Rider]

Um, no. They didn't. At least I hope they didn't seat both families in the same row.

Then what was the point of your "kumbaya" remark?

I quote: "So Anthony's parents weren't going to stand next to the people trying to put their son in jail and sing "Kumbaya"..."

You're the one who said it, not me.

So Anthony's family refused to make a public statement that Metcalf's family wanted, so that justified Metcalf's dad calling Anthony a "Watermelon Felon".

That's no worse than Karmelo supporters saying the dad raised his boys to be racists and bullies. They were saying this shit before the trial and verdict.

And I'm sure if I took you off ignore again, you'll spend 20 posts telling me why THAT'S justified, because you've never seen an abuse of black people you weren't keen to justify.

I never said a word about the father's remarks and I don't support them or justify them. But I will say there was plenty of abuse coming from Karmelo supporters as well and you damn well know it. You've got no room to talk anyway after lying about the events in Frisco the way you have.

 

[JoeB131]

Then what was the point of your "kumbaya" remark?

I quote: "So Anthony's parents weren't going to stand next to the people trying to put their son in jail and sing "Kumbaya"..."

You're the one who said it, not me.

I thought my point was pretty clear, but you seem to like to be intentionally obtuse.

That's no worse than Karmelo supporters saying the dad raised his boys to be racists and bullies. They were saying this shit before the trial and verdict.

Well, it was kind of obvious, wasn't it? Why would they push a kid out of a tent if they weren't bullies? Frankly, one of the worst cases of toxic masculinity I've seen, and they learned that shit somewhere.

Probably from the guy who says "Watermelon Felon" in public, God knows how many USMB-banned words he uses in private.

I never said a word about the father's remarks and I don't support them or justify them. But I will say there was plenty of abuse coming from Karmelo supporters as well and you damn well know it. You've got no room to talk anyway after lying about the events in Frisco the way you have.

In Frisco? What are you babbling about this time?

By abuse, you mean, "protesting another young black man being railroaded by the system", then yes, I guess they were 'abusing' the shit out of that.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Um, no. They didn't. At least I hope they didn't seat both families in the same row.

So Anthony's family refused to make a public statement that Metcalf's family wanted, so that justified Metcalf's dad calling Anthony a "Watermelon Felon".

And I'm sure if I took you off ignore again, you'll spend 20 posts telling me why THAT'S justified, because you've never seen an abuse of black people you weren't keen to justify.

after the verdict the crowd told the Metcalf family, they were GLAD the boy was murdered, that is what caused the response you ******* retard.

 

[JoeB131]

after the verdict the crowd told the Metcalf family, they were GLAD the boy was murdered, that is what caused the response you ******* retard.

He had more than enough time to think about it after that.. and he still said "Watermelon Felon" on TV in an interview.

I suspect it's not the first time he used such language, or why his boys had the attitude that it was okay to bully a smaller black kid over who got to stand in a tent.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

He had more than enough time to think about it after that.. and he still said "Watermelon Felon" on TV in an interview.

I suspect it's not the first time he used such language, or why his boys had the attitude that it was okay to bully a smaller black kid over who got to stand in a tent.

No one bullied anyone even the black witnesses said no bulling occurred, more lies by the board serial liar.

 

[Papageorgio]

They tried to scam people pout of even more money, but the donation site stopped the account and returned the funds to the donors. It seems taking donations for convicted felons violates their terms of service.

It wasn’t a scam, the intent of the donation was clear, however after the conviction people, for whatever reason thought the conviction was unjust but at the time of his conviction, the website deemed the site at that time violated his terms of service.

So it wasn’t a scam as they knew what they were donating to. Was it misdirected support? That is another issue.

 

[Ghost of a Rider]

I thought my point was pretty clear, but you seem to like to be intentionally obtuse.

The parents were there in the courtroom throughout the trial along with Austin's parents but yet they didn't want to be in the same room with Austin's parents during the sentencing? Your point made no sense.

Well, it was kind of obvious, wasn't it?

"It was obvious" doesn't cut it. This is purely personal opinion.

Why would they push a kid out of a tent if they weren't bullies?

"They" didn't push Karmelo out of the tent and Hunter never touched Karmelo. You're lying and embellishing again.

Frankly, one of the worst cases of toxic masculinity I've seen, and they learned that shit somewhere.

That "shit" is non-existent. Pretty much everything you and others are saying about the boys and about what happened has been a lie based on internet rumors. You needed these boys to be bullies and that's why you bought it.

No one ever came forward or testified at trial that Austin was a bully or that he and Hunter bullied Karmelo. As for me, I'm going with sworn testimony before I ever believe any internet rumor or especially anything you say.

Probably from the guy who says "Watermelon Felon" in public, God knows how many USMB-banned words he uses in private.

You seemed to think you know how often I say it so go ahead and make a guess. It'll be as accurate as everything else you've said, which is to say, utter and complete bullsh*t.

In Frisco? What are you babbling about this time?

Yes, Frisco. Where the stabbing happened you f***ing idiot.

By abuse, you mean, "protesting another young black man being railroaded by the system", then yes, I guess they were 'abusing' the shit out of that.

You know exactly what I mean. Don't insult my intelligence by pretending you don't know that the protestors harassed the Metcalf family as they left the courthouse saying they were glad Austin is dead. And don't pretend you don't know that blacks are doing the "Austin Bop" all over the internet mocking Austin's death.

 

[Ghost of a Rider]

He had more than enough time to think about it after that.. and he still said "Watermelon Felon" on TV in an interview.

And the protestors had more than enough time to think about their words too. So?

I suspect it's not the first time he used such language, or why his boys had the attitude that it was okay to bully a smaller black kid over who got to stand in a tent.

I suspect it's not the first time these people used such language. Who taught them?

 

[krichton]

So let me get this straight. Zimmerman stalks Trayvon Martin, gets into a fight with a smaller black boy, and kills him dead, and "Well, stand your ground". Marissa fires a warning shot in her own home against a serial abuser she was trying to get away from, and she gets 20 years.

And it's totes not racist, you guys!!! 0

SYG laws were not used as a defense in the Martin case. As a general rule SYG is to protect people who are cornered and have a fear of bodily harm or death in their home or car. I think we can agree Marissa wasn't cornered. She had already retreated to safety and had no fear of death or bodily harm. Going back inside her house completely negates this. I don't know why this is so difficult to understand.

Right. Fire a warning shot at your abuser in your own home, get 20 years.
Gun down a black kid in cold blood after you stalked him when the police told you not to, and it's "Stand Your Ground".

because our system isn't racist at all, how dare you even imply that it is.



Because they were throwing the book at a minor when a white kid under the same circumstances was treated leiniently.

Simple enough solution. Commute Anthony's sentence to match what Caysen Allison got. Call it a day.

Florida has harsh 10-20 laws when you don't take the plea in cases like Marrisa's.

You have the most retarded takes on the law.