Next Generation officials said the press conference will be a "critical" opportunity for the public to hear directly from the Anthony family.

The family of accused killer Karmelo Anthony read a prepared statement from their attorney during a press conference Thursday. Anthony is charged with killing Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet.

For the first time since their son's arrest, the family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is accused in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet on April 2, spoke to the public. The family addressed misinformation about fundraisers online and the case overall.