Calvin Klein Model Faces Murder Charges in New York Stabbing Incident

The legal proceedings against a model associated with brands like Calvin Klein and Levi's have begun in a New York City courtroom. This individual is reportedly linked to a stabbing incident resulting in a man's death, as disclosed by the prosecutors on Saturday.

Identified as Dynus Saxon, the model appeared before the Bronx criminal court on Friday, facing accusations connected to the fatal event on November 10, where Kadeem Grant lost his life, per the statements from Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

According to police accounts, the 35-year-old victim was discovered with knife wounds to the chest within a Bronx residence.

Authorities are yet to release specifics about the motive or other circumstances of the stabbing, but confirmed that Grant was declared dead on-site. A knife, presumed to be the weapon involved, was located close to him, alongside evidence of blood leading up the apartment's entrance steps, as reported by local sources.

Saxon, arrested earlier in the week, now faces charges including murder, manslaughter, and weapons possession.

During Friday’s session in court, Saxon, a 20-year-old residing in the East Harlem area of Manhattan, was detained without the option for bail. His subsequent appearance is scheduled for December 3, according to the district attorney's announcement.

Saxon, who has also been featured in fashion publications such as Vogue Italia and L'Officiel Baltic, reportedly stayed silent during his court appearance, as noted by the Daily News.

The prosecution revealed that Saxon bore a noticeable bandage on his right hand, attributed to an injury incurred while he is believed to have repeatedly stabbed Grant, as detailed in media reports.

Christopher Grant, the victim's father, recounted to the press that his son was a devoted caregiver to his young daughter and elderly grandmother.

"He was a compassionate individual, always supportive of his family and child," Christopher Grant shared with the Daily News, expressing his sorrow over his granddaughter's fatherless future.

The Bronx Defenders, a nonprofit legal assistance group representing Saxon, was unavailable for immediate commentary on Saturday.

Saxon’s Instagram account, now private, showcased his modeling career alongside appearances at high-profile events, such as the New York debut of a Marvel film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in the summer.