Austin Metcalf’s father launches foundation focused on conflict resolution
(NewsNation) — Jeff MetcalfThe father of murdered teenager Austin Metcalf announced the establishment of a foundation in his son’s honor.
austin According to the Metcalf Foundation local news source WFAAIt aims to promote impulse control, conflict resolution and tension reduction among children and teenagers to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies.
Metcalf said creating the foundation was his “God-given purpose.”
“It could have been a different outcome. austin He could have done something different, the other person could have done it,” Metcalf said. “We don’t need split-second decisions that change lives forever. “You don’t want to visit your son in a cemetery or a prison cell.”
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Shortly after the statement, Metcalf faced criticism for racist comments he made in an online video following Karmelo Anthony’s trial.
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“I said it that night. It’s mine,” Metcalf said. “I confess, it’s not my best moment. Can I do better? Yes. That’s why I try to teach.”
The foundation is focusing on a message that Metcalf says could change everything.
“Could either of them have done something different? Yes. Do you know what either of them could have done? He walked away,” he said.
Anthony’s lawyers attractive He was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
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