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Teen Accused of Frisco Track Meet Stabbing to Graduate Without Ceremony

Karmelo Anthony, charged with first-degree murder, will receive his diploma but is barred from participating in graduation events under a school district agreement.

Activist, Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network addresses the press after the conviction charge of murder was delivered after deliberations for the trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, in Dallas, Texas, U.S., October 1, 2019.
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From left, Mike Howard, attorney for Karmelo Anthony, speaks to reporters as Dominique Alexander, president and CEO of Next Generation Action Network, stands next to him following a bond hearing in Anthony’s case at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Karmelo Anthony, 17, a Frisco Centennial High School student and football player, is accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf, also 17

Overview

  • Karmelo Anthony, 18, accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet, will graduate from Centennial High School after meeting academic requirements.
  • Anthony, who confessed to the stabbing and claims self-defense, remains under house arrest with an ankle monitor after his bond was reduced to $250,000 in April.
  • Frisco ISD clarified that students charged with serious criminal offenses are not permitted to attend graduation ceremonies, addressing misinformation about Anthony's participation.
  • The agreement allowing Anthony to graduate was facilitated by the Next Generation Action Network and his legal team, emphasizing adherence to academic policies.
  • The case has fueled community tensions, with debates over racial dynamics, misinformation, and advocacy efforts surrounding the legal proceedings.