That was quick. I said earlier that we’d have a verdict by 3 pm local time. It’s only 2 pm local time and it sounds like we have a verdict. As I write this it hasn’t been revealed yet, but this can’t be good news for Karmelo Anthony.
We will know in about 20 mins. They’re giving everyone a chance to get back inside the court.
— MaryAnn Martinez (@MaryAnnreports) June 9, 2026
I am headed into the courtroom and will reveal the verdict as soon as it’s announced in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial
— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) June 9, 2026
The jury got the case at 10:50 local time. So it has been just over 3 hours. Presumably that might have also included a lunch break but maybe not. Either way, this is a very quick verdict.
Outside, police are prepared in case reactions to the verdict get out of hand.
Tense scene in and around Collin County Courthouse. More than 2 dozen deputies outside the courtroom alone. Outside a crowd is gathering with chants of “Free Karmelo” pic.twitter.com/Jy0e6jRNhl
— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) June 9, 2026
An aerial view of the courthouse.
🚨 JUST NOW: Police officers are LINED UP in HUGE NUMBERS after verdict reached in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial of Austin Metcalf
They are prepared to QUASH any thuggery, riots and crime 👏🏻
Law and order must always win! Pray for justice! pic.twitter.com/lP9WC31Ekc
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 9, 2026
I know the supporters outside the courthouse believe Anthony is innocent. Hard to believe these views are widespread though. I think what we’re seeing here is a fringe. But I guess we’ll find out after the verdict is announced. Will there be BLM style protests/riots in some cities tonight?
🚨 NOW: DOZENS of cops are pushing back Karmelo supporters as we await the verdict to be read
Getting tense
Any minute now! https://t.co/9e3L0cv8HC pic.twitter.com/Vi0INwG6QC
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 9, 2026
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