On July 17, 2026, a Collin County jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Ryan Kreck, who had been on trial for charges related to a 2023 incident. The verdict was reached after a week-long trial in the 401st Judicial District Court.
Court records indicate that Kreck was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an altercation in McKinney, Texas. The defense argued self-defense, presenting evidence that Kreck acted to protect himself from an imminent threat.
Prosecutors had sought a conviction, but the jury deliberated for less than four hours before acquitting Kreck. The case drew attention due to the use of body camera footage from responding officers.
Kreck's attorney, John Smith, stated after the verdict, 'We are grateful the jury carefully considered the evidence and reached the just result.' The Collin County District Attorney's office declined to comment further.
