A gag order was issued Monday in the Karmelo Anthony murder case, according to Collin County court records. The gag order was issued by the court due to media coverage having “the potential to cause imminent and irreparable harm” to Anthony’s right to a fair trial,

A Texas judge has issued a gag order in the Karmelo Anthony track meet murder case before the trial begins next June, local outlet KERA News reported Wednesday. Collin County judge John Roach Jr. issued the order to prevent any individuals involved in the trial from talking to the media or other parties regarding the case,

This gag order issued by Judge John Roach applies to anyone associated with the defense or the prosecution on the case.