Prosecutors in the Karmelo Anthony case possessed evidence that Anthony was invited to the tent by a Memorial High School student. They presented him as an unauthorized intruder. A child is serving 35 years.
Prosecutors in the Karmelo Anthony case allowed false evidence to stand before the jury. They presented Anthony as an unauthorized intruder who entered a tent uninvited — while possessing evidence that Eddie Parra, a Memorial High School student, had called Anthony to the tent and the two had a friendly interaction for five minutes before the confrontation.
Anthony was invited. He knew someone there. The prosecution knew this. And they let the jury believe a lie.
A 17-year-old child is now serving 35 years in prison.
Step 1: File a Grievance with the Texas State Bar
Step 2: Send a Letter to the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Mail to: Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, TX 78711-2487. Fax: (512) 427-4167.
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RE: Formal Grievance — Professional Misconduct of Collin County Prosecutors in State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony, 296th District Court, Collin County, Texas
Dear Chief Disciplinary Counsel:
[PERSONAL OPENING — Who you are, why you care]
I am writing to file a formal grievance against the prosecutors in the Collin County District Attorney's Office, specifically Criminal District Attorney Greg Willis and the prosecution team in the case of State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony.
I allege that the prosecution violated RULE 3.03(a) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct — the duty of candor toward the tribunal — by allowing false and misleading evidence to stand before the jury.
The prosecution presented Karmelo Anthony as an unauthorized intruder who entered the Memorial High School tent uninvited. This narrative was central to the prosecution's theory that Anthony was the aggressor.
This narrative was false, and the prosecution knew or should have known it was false. Trial testimony from June 2026 and the Frisco Police Arrest Report from April 2, 2025 both establish that Eddie Parra, a Memorial High School student, called Karmelo Anthony over to the Memorial tent, and the two had a friendly interaction for approximately five minutes before the confrontation began.
By presenting the "unauthorized intruder" theory while possessing evidence that Anthony was invited to the tent, the prosecution violated its duty of candor. This goes directly to Anthony's self-defense claim under Texas Penal Code §9.32(b).
I also note: (1) Batson violations — the prosecution struck three Black female jurors while retaining a similarly situated white female juror, resulting in a jury with zero Black jurors. (2) Disproportionate charging — Anthony was 17, with no prior record, a 3.7+ GPA, and two part-time jobs. He was charged with murder, not manslaughter.
[PERSONAL CLOSING — Why this matters]
A child is serving 35 years in prison. The integrity of our legal system demands accountability when prosecutors allow false evidence to stand.
Shorter, and just as valid: a plain request for independent review. It asks the Bar to investigate — it does not ask the Bar to decide guilt or innocence.
RE: Grievance — Request for Independent Review of Prosecutorial Conduct in State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony, 296th District Court, Collin County, Texas
Dear Chief Disciplinary Counsel:
[PERSONAL OPENING — Who you are, why you care]
I am submitting this grievance to request that the State Bar investigate whether the prosecutors in the Karmelo Anthony case complied with their ethical obligations. I believe there are serious questions regarding the integrity of the proceedings that warrant review.
First, a witness identified as Eddie testified that he did not know Karmelo Anthony. However, there are publicly available photographs and other materials that appear to show the two knew each other and had spent time together before the incident. If this testimony was false, I ask that the State Bar determine whether the prosecution was aware of evidence contradicting the witness's testimony and, if so, whether it fulfilled its ethical duty to correct false testimony presented to the court.
Second, I request that the State Bar investigate allegations that relevant evidence may have been withheld or not disclosed as required. If there were materials in the prosecution's possession that were favorable to the defense or contradicted witness testimony, I ask that the State Bar determine whether all ethical and constitutional disclosure obligations were met.
I understand that the State Bar's role is to evaluate attorney conduct rather than determine guilt or innocence. My request is simply that these allegations be independently reviewed to ensure the integrity of the judicial process and public confidence in the legal system.
Thank you for your consideration.
| Fact | Prosecution Claim | Actual Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| How Anthony got to the tent | Unauthorized intruder | Eddie Parra, a Memorial student, called Anthony over |
| Anthony's relationship to people at the tent | Stranger — no prior contact | Knew Eddie Parra; had a 5-minute friendly interaction |
| Who initiated the confrontation | Anthony was the aggressor | Hunter Metcalf approached Anthony and told him to leave |
| Physical contact | Anthony provoked Metcalf | Austin Metcalf (50-60 lbs heavier) grabbed/pushed Anthony first |
| Jury composition | Fair selection | Zero Black jurors after prosecution struck 3 Black women |
"A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer."
Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented the theory that Karmelo Anthony was an unauthorized intruder who entered the Memorial High School tent uninvited. This narrative was central to the prosecution's argument that Anthony was the aggressor.
This narrative was false, and the prosecution knew or should have known it was false.
Witness testimony at trial established that Eddie Parra, a Memorial High School student, called Karmelo Anthony over to the Memorial tent. Parra and Anthony had a friendly interaction for approximately five minutes before Hunter Metcalf intervened.
The Frisco Police Arrest Report documented the Eddie Parra interaction. This report was in the prosecution's possession from the date of arrest (April 2, 2025) and was subject to discovery obligations under Brady v. Maryland.
First Assistant DA Bill Wirskye's opening statement characterized the killing as a "provoked unjustified murder." The prosecution's theory required the jury to believe Anthony was a stranger who forced his way into the tent. The Eddie Parra evidence directly contradicts this.
The materiality of this evidence is beyond dispute: whether Anthony was invited or trespassing goes directly to (a) his right to be present under Texas Penal Code §9.32(b), (b) whether he was the aggressor, and (c) whether the Metcalfs' physical response was unlawful force triggering Anthony's right to self-defense.
"A lawyer shall not... engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation."
If the prosecution knowingly suppressed the Eddie Parra evidence or deliberately allowed the false "unauthorized intruder" narrative to stand despite possessing contradictory evidence, such conduct constitutes dishonesty and misrepresentation in violation of Rule 8.04(a).
The prosecution used peremptory strikes to remove three Black female jurors while retaining a similarly situated white female juror. The defense raised a Batson challenge. Judge John Roach Jr. accepted the prosecution's race-neutral explanation (they were teachers). The resulting jury had zero Black jurors.
Anthony was 17 years old, with no prior criminal record, a 3.7+ GPA, and two part-time jobs. He was charged with murder rather than manslaughter, despite evidence that he was invited to the location, was confronted by two larger individuals, and responded to physical contact initiated by the victim.
Trial testimony established that Austin Metcalf was 50–60 pounds heavier than Anthony. Both Austin and his twin brother Hunter were active participants in the confrontation. Under Texas Penal Code §7.02(a)(2), both twins could have been considered parties to any assault.
Karmelo Anthony was invited to that tent by a Memorial High School student.
He was not a trespasser. He was not an intruder. He knew someone there.
The prosecution knew this. The police report documented this.
And they let the jury believe a lie.
A child is serving 35 years because prosecutors allowed false evidence to stand.
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