A sweeping gag order was issued by Collin County Judge John Roach on July 29, 2025, in the high-profile case involving 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco ISD track meet in April.
The order bars anyone involved in the case – including prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, court staff, and family spokespersons – from publicly commenting on substantive details. Roach cited concerns over extensive pretrial media coverage that could jeopardize the fairness of the upcoming trial.
In a related move, the judge also issued a protective order limiting access to sensitive student witness information requested from Frisco ISD – such as names, birthdates, and contact details – which will now be kept in a secure court file accessible only to attorneys on both sides…