Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. But the real scandal isn't just the verdict — it's what his own parents did with the $500,000–$700,000 raised for his defense. Avoiding Babylon breaks down the jury selection, the controversial courtroom camera ban, and the jaw-dropping parental betrayal that left this kid facing 35 years with a public defender while his parents drove a new Cadillac truck and rented a $900,000 mansion.

Is this justice? Or is it a perfect recipe for unrest?

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