Monday, March 25th:
*Motions Hearing for both (@ 9am ET) – FL -
Jared Galen Bridegan (33), father of 4 ambushed & killed (shot 4 times), his 2-year-old daughter was just feet away in the back seat, Jacksonville Beach, Feb. 16, 2022. –
*Shanna Lee Gardner-Fernandez (36) indicted & arrested (8/17/23 by ATF agents in West Richland, Wash.),
charged & arraigned (11/3/23) with 1st degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony & child abuse. DA will seek the DP. Held without bail on Fugitive warrant (in Benton County, WA). Was extradited on 10/20/23 to Florida. Plead not guilty. No bond.
*Mario Enrique Fernandez Saldana (34/now 35) arrested (in Kissimmee, Orange County, 3/22/23) & charged & indicted (3/16/23) & arraigned (4/4/23) with 1st degree murder with a weapon, conspiracy to commit 1st degree murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony & child abuse. In Orange County jail waiting for transfer to Jacksonville in Duval County. Transferred to Duval County on 3/22/23. Held without bond. Plead not guilty. DA will seek the DP.
Trial set to begin on 4/13/24 for both.
Judge London M. Kite. State attorney Christina Simak Stiller. Gardener defense attorneys Jose Angel Baez, lead counsel & Patrick K. Korody.
Saldana defense attorneys Frank John Tassone, Jr., Jesse Driecer & James Hill.
Case & court info from 3/16/23 thru 2/27/24 reference post #351 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-feb-2022-3-arrests-1-guilty-2.689030/page-18
3/4/24 Update: Fernandez: Status hearing was cancelled. Next motions hearing on 3/7/24 to address issue relating to the In-Camera inspection. Gardner: Motions hearing on 3/7/24 re motion to dismiss charges.
3/5/24 Docket Update: Gardner: First Coast News & The Florida Times-Union's amended Certificate of Service for their motion to intervene & oppose closure of hearing on defense motions to disqualify 4th Judicial Circuit Office of State Attorney. First Coast News' & The Florida Times-Union's motion to intervene & oppose closure of hearing on defense motions to disqualify 4th Judicial Circuit Office of State Attorney. Non-party WJAX-TV's motion to intervene for the limited purpose of opposing closure of judicial proceedings. Hearing on motion 3/7/24 @ 9am. To be heard at 1:30pm before the Honorable Robert M. Foster. 3/6/24 Docket update: Defendant's motion to close 3/7/24 hearing to public.
3/6/24 Docket Update: Fernandez: Order regarding Graham Medical Group, FLA, Inc's motion to intervene & oppose closure of hearing on defense motions to disqualify 4th Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney & First Coast News' & The Florida Times-Union's motion to intervene & oppose closure of hearing on defense motions to disqualify 4th Judicial Circuit Office of State Attorney. Defendant, Fernandez's motion to adopt defendant, Gardner's motion to close 3/7/24 hearing to public. Amended order requesting the appointment of an independent Circuit Judge for an in-Camera review & staying proceedings. Order denying defendant's Gardner Motion to close 3/7/24 hearing to public. Order defendant Fernandez's motion to adopt defendant, Gardner's motion to close 3/7/24 hearing to public.
3/7/24 Update: Gardner's appearance in court was waived. The defense said in a motion that the actions of the lead prosecutor are “demonstrating a clear lack of concern” for Gardner’s rights & represent “outrageous government conduct.” Gardner’s defense said if the indictment against her is not dismissed, all of Gardner’s communications should be suppressed & the 4th SAO removed from the case. Among those contested materials Judge Foster will review is a word document concerning Fernandez titled “Confidential Communications” & dozens of emails between Gardner & her attorney & a recorded phone call between Gardner & her attorney. Until the disqualification issue is resolved, the case is on hold.
3/7/24 Docket Update: Gardner: Court date previously set 4/8/24 status hearing. Defendant appearance waived. Attorney for defendant Jose A. Baez, Asst. State attorney Alan S. Mizrahi, Sitting Judge Robert M. Foster. Judge London M. Kite presiding. 3/7/24 Docket Update: Fernandez: ourt date previously set 4/8/24 status hearing. Defense exhibits-redacted copies of emails provided to Judge for in-camera review. Defendant present. Attorney for defendant Frank J. Tassone, Jr., Asst. State attorney Alan Mizrahi. Sitting Judge-Robert M. Foster. Judge London M. Kite presiding. Both: next status hearing on 4/8/24 @ 9am.
3/14/24 Docket update: Both: State's motion for clarification of the Order appointing the Honorable Robert m. Foster a Special Master. 3/18/24 Docket Update: Hearing on motion on 3/25/24 @ 9am. 3/18/24 Docket update: Fernandez: Defendant's response to State's motion for clarification.
*Henry Arthur Tenon (61/now 62) – Plead guilty (3/17/23) to 2nd degree murder & will testify against Saldana & Gardner. Status hearing on 4/9/24.