Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old pupil from Frisco, Texas, who was charged within the deadly stabbing of fellow pupil Austin Metcalf, will nonetheless graduate and obtain his highschool diploma after reaching an settlement together with his college district. He met all tutorial necessities, however will skip the commencement occasions.Karmelo, a senior at Frisco Memorial Excessive College, will obtain his highschool diploma after assembly all tutorial necessities, together with sustaining a 3.7 GPA. Below the settlement, he received’t participate in any commencement occasions and received’t must attend the ultimate six weeks of college, based on NBC DFW.
The settlement was reached between Anthony’s household, Frisco Impartial College District, and the Subsequent Technology Motion Community (NGAN), which additionally labored together with his authorized workforce. Whereas the phrases weren’t made public, NGAN confirmed that the result secures Anthony’s commencement.
Anthony was charged with homicide following the April 2 stabbing of fellow pupil Austin Metcalf throughout a monitor meet. He was later released from jail after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. He’s at present on home arrest and wears a GPS monitor.
As a consequence of ongoing threats and media scrutiny, Anthony’s household has relocated. NGAN continues to offer them with help and safety.
The varsity district has not but launched an official assertion.
