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Teen Charged with Murder to Receive Diploma but Barred from Graduation Events

Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, will graduate under a district agreement but remains under house arrest as legal proceedings continue.

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, 17, was charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a dispute at a Frisco track meet on April 2.
  • Anthony will receive his high school diploma after completing academic requirements remotely but is prohibited from attending graduation ceremonies due to district policy on Title V felonies.
  • Released on April 14 after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, Anthony remains under house arrest with an ankle monitor at an undisclosed location for his safety following death threats.
  • Anthony’s legal team claims self-defense, citing a physical altercation initiated by Metcalf, though legal experts suggest the defense may face significant challenges.
  • Frisco ISD and advocacy groups have addressed misinformation about Anthony’s graduation, emphasizing adherence to district policies while balancing academic rights and public safety concerns.