The family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of murdering fellow high school athlete Austin Metcalf, has raised over $300,000. 

The Details: Anthony's family launched a fundraiser on the platform GiveSendGo, labeling the “narrative being spread” as “false, unjust, and harmful.” As of early April 10, they’ve raised over $300,000 of a $350,000 goal. The goal was previously set at $100,000, $150,000, $200,000, and $300,000. Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses via GoFundMe, raising over $315,000 since April 2. Metcalf's family has also extended its fundraising goal several times to where it currently sits at $330,000.

For Context: The altercation between Metcalf and Anthony allegedly began after Metcalf told Anthony he was sitting in the wrong seat. Things then escalated physically – after Metcalf allegedly put his hands on Anthony – and resulted in the stabbing, all of which “really was under 30 seconds,” according to Metcalf’s twin brother. Anthony’s attorney said Anthony told him he acted in “self-defense.”

How The Media Covered It: Several mainstream outlets covered the fundraiser and its progress over the weekend, with most totals reflected in headlines being outdated by early on April 7. Outlets have continued to author new headlines as the totals have risen. Both People (Lean Left bias) and Daily Mail (Right) noted that Anthony said to police, “I did it,” in reference to the stabbing. People wrote in its headline that Anthony’s family launched the fundraiser “for his legal defense,” though the family’s description on the fundraising page is brief and does not mention how the funds will be used.

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Editor's note: Updated 4:30 a.m. ET, April 10 to reflect current totals.