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Jasmine Crockett defends Karmelo Anthony after murder of Austin Metcalf
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Jasmine Crockett defends Karmelo Anthony after murder of Austin Metcalf

The Hill · Jun 11, 2026, 4:46 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Jasmine Crockett feels more for Karmelo Anthony, the killer, because he is Black like her, than she does for Austin Metcalf, the victim, because he is white.

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