The family of the Texas teenager who allegedly stabbed another teen to death during a high school track meet — telling police, “I was protecting myself” — has reached a deal with his school district to let the accused 17-year-old killer graduate without having to attend classes for the final month and a half of the academic year, a local advocacy group says.
Karmelo Anthony, of Frisco, will be allowed to graduate “with full credit and a diploma in hand” after completing the necessary academic requirements, according to the Next Generation Action Network, which announced the agreement in a statement to local ABC affiliate WFAA. He will not be allowed to walk the stage or participate “in any senior graduation activities,” the group says.
“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 Next Generation Action Network President Dominique Alexander. “NGAN has worked diligently alongside the Anthony family’s legal team 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.”…