Frisco Teen Murder Suspect Allowed High School Graduation

Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old high school senior accused of fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, will graduate and receive his diploma following an agreement between his family and Frisco Independent School District. Despite facing a murder charge and being under house arrest with GPS monitoring, Anthony has met all academic requirements, including maintaining a 3.7 GPA, and will not need to attend school for the final month and a half of the year. However, he will not participate in any senior graduation activities as part of the agreement. The Next Generation Action Network, a social justice advocacy group representing Anthony's family, emphasized that the decision reflects adherence to academic policies and does not represent the school district's position on the ongoing legal case. Anthony's family has relocated due to threats and public scrutiny, and the advocacy group continues to provide support and security. The case has sparked controversy and discussions about race and privilege in the community.