Argument for Sameness (Factually Wrong)
1. “Both were convicted of the same crime.”
Fact in the Karmelo Anthony Case
Pending Trial. Anthony is currently facing First-Degree Murder (intentional/knowing killing).
Fact in the Caysen Allison Case
Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide. The jury legally rejected the intent to kill or reckless disregard for life.
Key Legal Distinction
The jury determined Allison acted with the lowest level of culpability (negligence), which is a fundamental legal difference from the murder charge Anthony faces.
2. “Both were self-defense stabbings.”
Fact in the Karmelo Anthony Case
The stabbing occurred during a spontaneous dispute with a stranger over a seat, with Anthony potentially escalating the situation first.
Fact in the Caysen Allison Case
The stabbing occurred during a pre-arranged fight with an existing rival, which the jury ultimately determined was not legally justifiable self-defense.
Fact in the Caysen Allison CaseKey Legal Distinction
Allison’s involvement in setting up the fight significantly complicated his self-defense claim, whereas Anthony’s claim is based on a sudden, unforeseen confrontation.
3. “Both were reactions to being pushed/punched.”
Fact in the Karmelo Anthony Case
Metcalf’s action was reportedly a push, touch, or grab to make Anthony move. Anthony reacted with a single stab.
Fact in the Caysen Allison Case
Ramirez reportedly threw a punch at Allison, and Allison responded with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
Key Legal Distinction
The defense in the Allison case had to overcome the multiple wounds and the pre-existing feud, which is a high bar that led the jury to Negligent Homicide rather than full acquittal.