The stabbing of Austin Metcalf was caught on surveillance footage, yet the Texas school district is refusing to release the video publicly—and folks are demanding answers. Here’s what you need to know: Legally, there can be reasons to withhold it—for now: • The video is likely evidence in a criminal case, and prosecutors may block its release to protect the investigation or avoid influencing potential jurors. • If minors are visible, privacy laws like FERPA can be used to delay public access. • Releasing it too soon could affect the chain of custody or court admissibility. But let’s be real… The public still has a right to know—especially when this happened at a public event, in a taxpayer-funded school. Under public records laws, the video may eventually have to be released unless a judge says otherwise. Families and watchdogs are already pushing for transparency. Because when an unarmed teen is killed and it’s caught on tape, delaying the truth only makes people assume the worst. What are they trying to hide?
