A viral social media post claimed that Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders pledged $200,000 to support Karmelo Anthony's legal appeal following his murder conviction. However, a review of Sanders' publicly available social media accounts and recent news coverage found no evidence supporting the claim.
No verified source supports the $200K donation claim, and searches of recent reporting from major organizations produced no evidence supporting the claim. The viral post also failed to provide a full-length video, official transcript, or direct source for the alleged remarks.
Sanders appears to be speaking in the video attached to the viral post, but the caption on the account linked to the video does not match the content of his speech. He is seen speaking about his comedic style and launching his career as a comedian, with no mention of Anthony or a $200,000 donation.
Karmelo Anthony has filed an appeal, and his case has remained a flashpoint on social media since a Collin County jury convicted him of murder. Following the verdict, Anthony filed a notice of appeal and requested court-appointed counsel, describing himself as 'penniless' and unable to hire appellate counsel.
