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Dr. Matthews urges political engagement in Collin County following Karmelo Anthony sentencing

12Jun

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Dr. Matthews urges political engagement in Collin County following Karmelo Anthony sentencing

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dr. Matthews traveled to Collin County on Thursday, urging supporters to become more engaged in local elections and judicial accountability efforts following the conviction and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony. Anthony was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco. During the press conference, Dr. Matthews encouraged community members to pay closer attention to local elections and the officials they elect, arguing that voting decisions can have long-term impacts on the justice system and family court matters. Dr. Matthews also referenced a federal lawsuit previously filed against Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis that was later set...

Dr. Matthews, family allege misconduct by Judge Wynne in postpartum custody case

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dr. Matthews joined a family outside the Collin County Courthouse to speak out about an ongoing child custody dispute involving Judge Lindsey Wynne, alleging a mother's postpartum struggles became a central issue in a case that has kept her separated from her daughter for nearly three years. https://youtube.com/live/OBOwZZ9kjL4 During the press conference, Dr. Matthews stood alongside the child's mother, grandmother and other relatives, who alleged the court system failed to adequately consider evidence they claim demonstrates the child's best interests would be served by returning the child to the mother's side of the family. According to the family, the case began after a hospital report led to a child welfare investigation. Family members said the inves...

“Modern day lynching”: Dr. Matthews calls for appeal after Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years

DALLAS, Texas — Dr. Matthews held a press conference following the conviction and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony, calling the case a "modern day lynching" and outlining plans to support Anthony's appeal. https://youtube.com/live/3t-hye1keYU Earlier this week, a Collin County jury convicted Anthony of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted by an all-white jury. During the press conference, Dr. Matthews said she believed Anthony was going to be found guilty from the beginning and described the sentence as "egregious." She said her focus is now on the appeals process rather than retrying the case in public. Dr. Matthews said efforts are underway to help Anthon...