India, June 4 -- Protests have erupted outside the Texas courthouse where Karmelo Anthony's trial is being held, videos on social media show. Supporters rallied Wednesday, June 3, wearing 'We Declare He Is Free' shirts.

As many as 12 jurors and six alternates have been chosen for the trial, according to CBS News. All qualified African American jurors were dismissed by the prosecution, who argued that the circumstances surrounding the crime were "race-neutral" and did not require a diverse panel of jurors.

Anthony has claimed that he stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death in self-defense. He appeared on a live camera feed, sitting with his attorneys at a table. He wore a dark suit and tie.

A Collin County judge has imposed strict r...