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Collin County Public Information Office Press Release

Information for the trial: State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony (Cause No. 296-83565-2025)

Jul 24, 2026
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building

This page contains updated information regarding Collin County and the State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony (Cause No. 296-83565-2025)

Update: Trial Transcript

The trial transcripts (excluding voir dire) for State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony (Cause No. 296-83565-2025) are available below. Minors names have been redacted.


Transcripts


Update: Upcoming Hearings

A hearing has been set for State of Texas v. Karmelo Sincere Anthony (Cause No. 296-83565-2025).

August 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m., 494th District Courtroom, Collin County Courthouse - A hearing over a request for a new trial

On August 19, 2026, the assigned judge overseeing this case issued a Second Supplemental Order Regarding Hearing/Trial Proceedings, Media Access, Security, and Courtroom Decorum. The order states that the Amended Order Regulated Trial Proceedings, Media Access, Security, and Courtroom Decorum entered on May 18, 2026, remains in full force and effect throughout the duration of the proceedings.

To ensure a safe and orderly proceeding, media and public access will be managed in the same way as the original trial and the hearing on August 19, 2026.

An overflow room with a video feed to the 494th District Courtroom will be available on August 20, 2026. No electronics are allowed in the overflow room.

For media questions, please contact Russell Schaffner, rschaffner@collincountytx.gov or (469) 500-0470.

August 19, 2026 Court Orders

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