Yesterday, the verdict came in and a sentence was delivered.

35 years in prison for first-degree murder.

Carmelo Anthony sobbed as he was delivered this news.

Austin Metcalf's father and his brother delivered a powerful impact statement.

And this is where it gets culturally divisive, I suppose. Donations to

Carmelo Anthony's official fund are continuing to stream in. People are giving his family money.

You know why? It was always the game. A question has been asked. Why is it that Carmelo Anthony did not accept a plea deal?

Why did he not just plead guilty?

He'd have gotten less time.

And you know what the theory is?

And I think it's a fair theory.

The family brought on a spokesman, made this about race, and made over a million

dollars for which their fundraiser explicitly states they're going to use that money on

themselves. No, it's not an exaggeration. There, go fund me. It says, well, this is, you know,

partially about the defense.

Rest assured, this money will be used to up cover costs that have arisen due to the ongoing threats. Also, Metcalf's dad said that Carmelho Anthony supporters have been swatting his home.

You know what's really sad about this? After the

killing of Austin Metcalf, his father went to this press event held by the Carmelo Anthony

family saying he forgives Carmelo, but not for what he did. Just, you know, I think it's a Christian thing.

It's to try and release the anger.

They threw him out.

They wouldn't let him come in.

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