His family raised more than $530,000 through a GiveSendGo fundraiser, insisting on their page that “the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful.”
The decision to release Anthony sparked widespread backlash online, with critics pointing to racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The fact that Anthony, who is Black, was charged in the killing of a white teen added fuel to the national debate.
A Trial That Could Define More Than Just Guilt
As the case proceeds, it will likely become a test case for how race, self-defense claims, and pre-trial conditions are handled in high-profile juvenile cases. The trial schedule has yet to be determined, but officials say they are preparing to move forward swiftly.
For more information read the NY Post coverage of the indictment.
