(NewsNation) — The judge who reduced the bail of the 17-year-old Texas teen accused of stabbing and killing another teen at a track meet has been doxxed, according to reports.
The Austin American-Statesman said that Collin County Judge Angela Tucker is believed to be the victim of doxxing. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is allegedly working with the FBI on the investigation, according to local news outlet KDFW.
Tucker had lowered the bond of Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of killing Austin Metcalf, from $1 million to $250,000.
What does ‘doxxing’ mean?
The term “doxxing” refers to a form of cyberbullying where someone’s personal information is posted on the internet without their permission. Typically, this information is shared on social media with the intent of harming someone in some way.
According to the Texas Penal Code, doxxing can be considered a felony if it does end up causing harm to someone.
The sheriff’s office told KDFW, “Due to the nature of the situation, we are coordinating with the FBI and our Fusion Center to monitor for any concerning rhetoric or propaganda that could incite violence… Our main priority remains ensuring the judge’s safety, and appropriate security measures have been implemented.”
Karmelo Anthony moved ‘to ensure his safety,’ reports say
Representatives for Anthony’s family said the family is “gravely concerned” about threats they have been receiving, according to a Dallas TV station.
The Next Generation Action Network — a social justice organization in Texas — has said the courts approved Anthony to be moved to an undisclosed location for his “immediate safety,” according to reports.
The nonprofit also said his family has seen an “alarming increase in death threats, continued harassment and physical intimidation targeted” at their home.
Austin Metcalf killed at high school track meet
Metcalf was stabbed during a track meet on April 2. Police have said Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the chest during an altercation.
According to the arrest report, Anthony told the school resource officer that Metcalf had “put his hands” on him. It also showed that Anthony said, “I’m not alleged. I did it,” when the officer mentioned to other people that he had the alleged suspect.
Anthony was allegedly sitting under a high school’s tent when he was told to leave. Then, Anthony reportedly told Metcalf, “Touch me and see what happens,” according to the arrest warrant.
One witness told police that Metcalf had pushed Anthony, and that’s when Anthony allegedly pulled a knife from his bag and stabbed Metcalf. Anthony did admit to the crime and asked officers if what he did could be considered self-defense.