Now, Austin’s father, Jeffrey Metcalf, has filed a formal complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) after learning that Centennial High School intends to grant Anthony his diploma.
Dominque Alexander, a spokesperson for Anthony, confirmed to The Daily Mail that the school has made accommodations for Anthony to graduate early while remaining under house arrest.
“They were literally trying to expel him—period,” Alexander said, noting that Anthony is not expected to participate in the school’s formal graduation ceremony.
Frisco Independent School District has not yet commented publicly on the decision. The situation has sparked emotional debate in the community.
Last month, Metcalf attended a press conference organized by Anthony’s family, who maintain that their son acted in self-defense.
Anthony’s mother, Kala Hayes, spoke out against what she called “lies and false accusations” made against her family, saying those claims had endangered them.
