Accused murderer Karmelo Anthony, on top of raking in more than half a million dollars and getting his own security detail, will be allowed to graduate high school with "full credit" while he awaits his trial for stabbing another teenager to death at a high school track meet back in early April.
According to WFAA, Anthony’s family and Next Generation Action Network, a race-baiting activist group, helped negotiate a deal for the accused murderer to receive his diploma from Frisco’s Centennial High School while under house arrest, which he’s been on since getting out of jail on a $250,000 bond. NGAN released a statement saying that the group “can affirm that Karmelo Anthony will graduate with full credit and a diploma in hand,” despite Anthony having missed the last month and a half of the academic year, what with his being stuck at home on murder charges at all.
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 NGAN President and convicted felon Dominique Alexander, adding, “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.”
Notably, Frisco ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip confirmed in an email to Centennial High School staff that Anthony will not be walking the stage at graduation.
"I want to be clear. No student who commits a serious criminal offense (Title V felony) is permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Additionally, anyone who trespasses on Frisco ISD property or at a District event will be subject to immediate removal and possible arrest by law enforcement,” Waldrip wrote. "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.”
Which, given Anthony’s proclivity toward bringing knives to school events and leaving other kids bleeding out in the dirt while their loved ones stand there screaming, is probably a mercy for everyone.