THE ROAD TO JUSTICE

A complete timeline of campaign updates.

A complete timeline of campaign updates.

A complete timeline of campaign updates.

Follow the major legal milestones and community updates as the coalition continues to demand due process, transparency, and fair treatment.

Follow the major legal milestones and community updates as the coalition continues to demand due process, transparency, and fair treatment.

Follow the major legal milestones and community updates as the coalition continues to demand due process, transparency, and fair treatment.

Timeline updates

Incident

Date of incident

Date of incident

Date of incident at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Karmelo is arrested by officers Eduardo Cortez and Allyson Rico, and charged with murder.

Legal

Preliminary bond hearing

Preliminary bond hearing

Preliminary bond hearing is held. Karmelo’s bond was originally set to $1M, then reduced to $250K. Karmelo was released from Collin County Jail on bond.

Legal

First-degree murder indictment

First-degree murder indictment

Karmelo was indicted on first-degree murder charges.

Legal

Trial date set

Trial date set

Judge John Roach of Collin County District sets trial to begin on June 1, 2026.

Trial

Trial begins with jury selection

Trial begins with jury selection

Trial began with the jury selection process.

Trial

Jury selection continues

Jury selection continues

The jury selection process continued.

Trial

Opening statements and testimony

Opening statements and testimony

Opening statements began, followed by witness testimony.

Trial

Defense begins its case

Defense begins its case

Defense began presenting their case.

Trial

Defense continues

Defense continues

Defense continued presenting its case.

Trial

Closing arguments and sentence

Closing arguments and sentence

Closing arguments occurred. The jury deliberated for 3 hours and sentenced Karmelo to 35 years in prison.

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