The judge in the murder trial against Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing Frisco, Texas teen track star Austin Metcalf to death in April, has issued a gag order in the case. 

Collin County Judge John Roach issued the order, citing pre-trial publicity that could affect the outcome of the case, according to FOX 4. 

The public will not hear from attorneys, witnesses, law enforcement or any other entities related to the case until after the trial, scheduled for June 2026, is over. 

“Today’s indictment is an expected and routine step in the legal process,” he said, adding that there is an indictment in nearly every felony case. 

June 25: Alexander pleads for help fighting ‘white supremacy’

“To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who’ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself – you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down,” Alexander said. 

“This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized and politicized. My involvement – like many others – came as a direct response to the overwhelming hate, threats and outside influence that have surrounded this case since day one.”

He then asked Anthony’s supporters for prayers, to support due process, and to “[s]tand with us in the fight against white supremacy.”

Accused killer Karmelo Anthony walks out of jail after posting bond. (KDFW)

July 10: Trial date set

Anthony’s trial date was set for June 1, 2026. 

July 29: Gag order issued

Roach, the Collin County judge on the case, issued a gag order amid concerns that continued press coverage might jeopardize a fair trial.

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, the Metcalf family and Alexander have remained silent since the gag order took effect. 

Fox News’ Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Stepheny Price and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.