A viral social media allegation says streamer Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to receive the death penalty and promised a $600,000 donation to Austin Metcalf’s family. Both outlets report that the claim is not supported by verified evidence. Fact-checkers reviewed Ross’s public statements and related material, finding that he does not advocate for a death sentence and does not make the specific $600,000 pledge attributed to him. The reporting says Ross has shown support for Austin Metcalf’s family through a smaller, verifiable donation—described as $10,000 through the family’s GoFundMe—and he has criticized Anthony’s actions in relation to the case. However, this criticism is presented as separate from any call for capital punishment. The outlets conclude that the viral post misrepresents Ross’s words and monetary involvement, contributing to confusion online about what he actually said and how much he donated.
Fact-check rejects viral claim that Adin Ross sought death penalty for Karmelo Anthony
A viral social media allegation says streamer Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to receive the death penalty and promised a $600,000 donation to Austin Metcalf’s family. Both outlets report that th...
- A viral claim alleges Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to get the death penalty.
- The same viral post alleges Ross pledged $600,000 to Austin Metcalf’s family.
- Fact-checking finds no verified evidence that Ross made either the death-penalty call or the $600,000 pledge.
- Ross is reported to have donated $10,000 to Austin Metcalf’s family via their GoFundMe.
- Ross has criticized Anthony’s actions but does not publicly advocate a death sentence.
A viral social media post claims Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to receive the death penalty and pledged $600,000 to Austin Metcalf's family. Here's what verified videos, public records, and Ross's actual comments show.
2 months agoA viral social media claim falsely alleged that Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to receive the death penalty and promised a $600,000 donation to Austin Metcalf’s family. Available evidence shows neither claim is true. Ross donated $10,000 to the family’s GoFundMe and criticized Anthony’s actions, but he never publicly advocated a death sentence.
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