A gag order was issued Monday in the Karmelo Anthony murder case, according to Collin County court records. A gag order is typically issued in criminal cases to prevent parties in the case, such as lawyers or witnesses, from speaking about the case publicly. The terms of the order were not known as of Tuesday evening.

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

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,