JONAH KAPLAN:
00:00:37
It took less than three hours for a jury to reject 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony's claims of self-defense in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally killed Metcalf after being taunted and shoved by Metcalf and his teammates at a high-school track meet. Take us inside that courtroom. What stuck out to you? What stuck out to me, number one, was the all-white jury. But I was trying to be, you know, like, all right, it's not that big of a deal. I mean, the truth is on our side.
JONAH KAPLAN:
00:01:10
At the sentencing hearing, the defense called only one witness on Anthony's behalf, his mother, Kayla Hayes. What did you tell the jury? To have mercy on my son. What do you say to his grieving family? It's unfortunate to where nobody wins. We've all been hurt by this. Everybody. That poor boy is fixing to experience a life that I would not wish upon anyone.
JONAH KAPLAN:
00:01:39
Austin Metcalf's father, Jeff, called Anthony's sentencing bittersweet. What it boils down for me is this. Austin will never walk through that door again and never give me a hug.
JONAH KAPLAN:
00:01:52
The case drew national attention, prompting protests in support of both teens, and both families involved say they've received threats. This morning, had multiple emails, texts threatening me, calling me all sorts of names.
JONAH KAPLAN:
00:02:08
During our interview, the Anthonys made a point to call back one man they say continues to dox them. Why are you calling me, man?
HARASSER:
00:02:17
To make fun of you [BLEEP].
JONAH KAPLAN:
00:02:19
Both families urged supporters to tame their emotions. I forgave him, but people need to understand about forgiveness. Forgiveness is not for him. Forgiveness was for me so I don't carry the rage, the hate, and that around. It will eat me up like cancer. At the end of the day, there's nothing we can say or do for people to accept us.
JONAH KAPLAN:
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For CBS Mornings,I'm Jonah Kaplan in McKinney, Texas.
