Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony not allowed at graduation ceremony
Frisco track meet stabbing: What we know
Frisco Memorial junior Austin Metcalf was stabbed and killed on Wednesday at a track meet. Frisco Centennial 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony has been charged with murder in the stabbing. Take a look back at FOX 4's coverage of the stabbing as more information came out about the victim, suspect and a full conversation with Austin's father, Jeff.
FRISCO, Texas - While Frisco murder suspect Karmelo Anthony may earn a high school diploma, he will not be allowed to participate in the Centennial High School graduation ceremony.
Anthony is accused of stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a UIL track meet in Frisco this April.
The now 18-year-old is currently out of jail on bond.
Karmelo Anthony Graduation
What's new:
In an email to Centennial High School parents, Frisco ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip clarified that "no student who commits a serious criminal offence (Title V felony) is permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony."
Additionally, he said that anyone who trespasses on district property is subject to immediate removal and possible arrest.
The backstory:
Waldrip’s letter comes after the Next Generation Action Network, which represents the Anthony family, released a statement to the media on Tuesday saying Anthony would be allowed to graduate.
The group later retracted parts of the statement, saying any further discussion would "be considered a breach of agreement."
At a news conference in April, a family representative with NGAN said Anthony's GPA was high enough for him to earn a diploma without having to attend school for the remainder of the school year.
Karmelo Anthony, 17, as he was being released from jail after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.
What they're saying:
A spokesperson for Frisco ISD said the district could not discuss individual student records, but said that there have been "multiple inaccuracies" in other media reports that "could lead to misunderstanding or misrepresentation."
"It is disheartening that the incredible accomplishments and achievements of our Centennial seniors may be dampened by needless fear-mongering, attention-seeking, and media vitriol. Our students, staff, and community deserve better," Superintendent Waldrip said in part in his letter.
"Frisco ISD does not condone violence or crime in our schools or at our events and will not reward or celebrate those who hurt others. We work to ensure every student is safe to learn and feels part of our culture of respect, honor, and integrity," he added.
What's next:
Frisco ISD’s last day of school is May 21.
The Centennial High School graduation is on May 22.
Frisco Track Meet Stabbing
Karmelo Anthony release, Austin Metcalf funeral: RECAP
A look back at coverage of the Frisco track meet stabbing from the last week, including Austin Metcalf's funeral, suspect Karmelo Anthony being released on bond and a news conference held by the suspect's family.
The backstory:
17-year-old Austin Metcalf was stabbed to death at a UIL District 11-5A track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.
Arrest documents say Anthony told a school resource officer that Metcalf "put his hands" on him, and Anthony later reportedly asked if "what happened could be considered self-defense."
After the officer mentioned to others that he had the alleged suspect in custody, the report states Anthony said, "I’m not alleged. I did it."
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Anthony was arrested and charged with murder after the stabbing. On April 14, he was released from jail on a reduced bond of $250,000.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from a letter sent to Centennial High School parents, statements made by the Next Generation Action Network and past news coverage.