The father of a Texas teen who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet is demanding answers after learning that his son’s alleged killer will be allowed to graduate — despite being charged with first-degree murder, a charge that often involves complex legal representation and raises questions about public liability insurance and school district legal exposure.
Jeff Metcalf, whose 17-year-old son Austin was fatally stabbed on April 2 during a confrontation over seating at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, is speaking out against the decision by Frisco Independent School District to grant a diploma to 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony.
Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School, will receive his high school diploma but will not be allowed to attend the graduation ceremony or any related events, according to the advocacy group Next Generation Action Network (NGAN).
“We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive his high school diploma, and that his academic achievements will not be disrupted,” said Minister Dominique Alexander, president of NGAN (via CBS News).
“As the largest social justice organization in North Texas, NGAN has worked diligently alongside the Anthony family’s legal team, which specializes in criminal defense and juvenile rights, to bring about this fair and student-focused resolution. This is a moment of dignity for Karmelo and a reminder of the power of advocacy done right.”
