Karmelo Anthony’s family has launched a new fundraising campaign seeking an additional $250,000 to support his murder appeal, following a previous campaign that raised nearly $634,000 and faced scrutiny over its expenditures. The new campaign, announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas, comes after a judge denied Anthony’s request for a new trial. The funds will be deposited into an attorney trust account managed by attorney Russell Wilson and used exclusively for legal expenses related to the appeal, according to the campaign page.

The earlier GiveSendGo campaign, launched in April 2025, raised $633,908 before being removed from public view following Anthony’s conviction. That fundraiser, organized by Anthony’s mother, initially aimed to raise nearly $1.4 million for legal defense, relocation, living expenses, transportation, counseling, and security. GiveSendGo stated that the money was distributed for lawful purposes, including legal defense and moving the family, and that the campaign was closed after its stated purpose was completed. However, questions persist about the allocation of those funds, with family spokesman Dominique Alexander dismissing claims of misuse as “deliberate lies” and declining to provide further details on the previous money’s disposition. Anthony, currently incarcerated, has described himself as “penniless, destitute, and indigent,” asserting he cannot afford counsel for the appeal. Source

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