Sholdon Daniels, a former GOP congressional candidate for Texas House District 30, was among multiple people arrested outside the Collin County courthouse as jurors deliberated the sentence for Karmelo Anthony. “We are aware of reports regarding the arrest of a former congressional candidate, Sholdon Daniels. The Dallas County Republican Party expects all candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and volunteers to uphold high standards of conduct,” the Dallas County Republican Party stated. “Because this is an active legal matter and the facts are still being gathered, we will allow the legal process to proceed before making further comment,” it added. pic.twitter.com/pchhIi74Mr — Dallas County GOP (@DallasGOP) June 10, 2026 CBS News has more: Daniels, who’s also a criminal defense attorney, was taken into custody for public intoxication as he was being escorted away from what looks like an argument with people standing outside of the courthouse who were there in support of Anthony, a witness’s video shows. Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet in 2023. The teen’s murder trial drew national attention and protests from both sides of the aisle. Daniels was booked in the Collin County Jail in lieu of a $500 bond, according to jail records. The sheriff’s office also confirmed to CBS News Texas that another man, identified as Winston Parker, was arrested outside the courthouse on a warrant for unlawful carrying of a weapon. His bond was set at $1,000, according to jail records. “One lesson I’ve learned from our criminal justice system: posting bond and actually getting released are often two very different things. People routinely spend hours in jail after bond has already been approved because agencies are still relying on manual processes, duplicate paperwork, and outdated technology,” Daniels said on Thursday. “Texas should establish a statewide digital release system that electronically verifies bonds, notifies the jail instantly, and tracks release times. Once bond is posted, a person should be released within one hour absent a legitimate safety or administrative concern. Liberty delayed by bureaucracy is still liberty denied,” he added. One lesson I’ve learned from our criminal justice system: posting bond and actually getting released are often two very different things. People routinely spend hours in jail after bond has already been approved because agencies are still relying on manual processes, duplicate… — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 “Black people, it’s time to pick a side. Wrong or Right? Judge based on character and merit, or view everything through a racist lens? Shall we overcome, or shall we cry and complain forever? Biblical scripture, or social doctrine? Go out and get it, or sit back begging for $? Draw the line somewhere,” Daniels said in another post. Black people, it’s time to pick a side. Wrong or Right? Judge based on character and merit, or view everything through a racist lens? Shall we overcome, or shall we cry and complain forever? Biblical scripture, or social doctrine? Go out and get it, or sit back begging for… — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 “Jail me, hail me, or impale me. I’m still going to fight for what’s right,” Daniels wrote accompanied with a video posted to X. Watch below: Jail me, hail me, or impale me. I’m still going to fight for what’s right. pic.twitter.com/llXfNERtF2 — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 10, 2026 “I had just watched you on Newsmax and then all of a sudden a video came up about you being arrested. What an upside down world. Stay safe for you and your family. Keep up the good fight,” one X user stated. “It all happened within the span of about 5 minutes,” Daniels responded. It all happened within the span of about 5 minutes. https://t.co/jS2Q06NrC0 — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 FOX 4 shared further: FOX 4 reporter Amelia Jones said the atmosphere outside the courthouse was tense. By midday, hours before the verdict was announced, hundreds of people had gathered outside the courthouse, waiting for news in a case that drew widespread attention online. The case gained national attention as misinformation and rumors circulated on social media following the 2025 incident. Many attendees arrived early each day of the trial to hold signs, protest, and compete for limited public seating inside the courthouse.