Overview

• The incident occurred during South Plantation High School’s graduation ceremony on June 1 at Nova Southeastern University’s Rick Case Arena in Plantation, Florida.
• Seventeen-year-old Gavin Robinson attempted a mid-stage backflip and accidentally struck his classmate Amelia as she stepped forward to receive her diploma.
• Amelia posted the footage to TikTok, where it has garnered more than 3.5 million views and thousands of viewer comments.
• She confirmed she sustained no serious injuries and asked viewers not to direct hostility toward Robinson.
• Robinson says he informed roughly ten classmates of his plan and continues to defend the stunt despite receiving a wave of negative comments online.