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Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old murder suspect, has been released on a reduced $250,000 bond after being accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. As per the conditions of his bond, Anthony is placed on house arrest with an ankle monitor and is prohibited from contacting Metcalf's family directly or indirectly.

Any violation of the bond conditions could result in Anthony being sent back to jail. The legal process for Anthony will involve multiple court hearings, a possible grand jury indictment, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, and a trial where he can choose to have a jury trial or a bench trial.

The victim, Austin Metcalf, was described as an honor student, leader, and talented athlete by his father, who expressed devastation over the tragic loss of his son.