Overview
- Karmelo Anthony, charged with first-degree murder for the April 2 stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet, will graduate from Centennial High School after completing all academic requirements.
- The agreement, negotiated with Frisco ISD and the Next Generation Action Network, bars Anthony from participating in the May 22 graduation ceremony or other senior activities.
- Anthony is under house arrest at an undisclosed location following a bond reduction from $1 million to $250,000 due to safety concerns and threats against his family.
- The case has sparked discussions on juvenile justice, school policy, and public safety, with Anthony claiming self-defense in the fatal altercation.
- Both families involved have faced threats and harassment, while misinformation and racially charged narratives online have heightened tensions in the community.