Proper response
The Frisco track meet stabbing is sad for both families. (April 16, 8A, “Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony released from jail on lower bond”) Spreading lies about it hurts the cause of reaching a reasoned and just outcome.
Some have objected to the lowering of Karmelo Anthony’s bail from $1 million to $250,000. But it was clearly excessive, especially with the state of the criminal justice system. Defendants will wait two or three years before their cases make it to court.
Bail is correctly set to ensure appearance at court and to prevent harm to the public. Anthony is confirmed at home with an ankle monitor, so any bail is redundant and excessive…