Karmelo Anthony’s family raised $500K in April. Now they want $1.4M more. Court filings say they’re broke. Public asks where the money went.

The numbers are not adding up. In April 2025, the family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony raised over $500,000 through a GiveSendGo campaign. The stated purpose was legal defense. Two months later, they are asking for $1.4 million more. The new goal is posted. The explanation is vague. The court filings tell a different story. Karmelo …

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