Karmelo's mother, Kala Hayes, addressed the public for the first time regarding the incident, urging people to stop attacking her family.

The Anthony family spoke out for the first time publicly on Thursday, April 17, where they discussed Frisco ISD's move to expel Karmelo and threats received.

"In the wake of this tragic incident, our family has been under attack," Karmelo Anthony's mom, Kala Hayes, said.

The parents of Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old student who was accused of stabbing another student during an altercation at ...