Gardner Trial Delayed Amid New Saldana Charge | Jacksonville News

Shanna Gardner’s murder trial, originally set for August 31, is now delayed until May 3, 2027, after a shocking new warrant surfaced for her ex-husband’s co-defendant, Mario Fernandez Saldana — who’s still legally married to Gardner and now faces a sexual battery charge. The defense needs time to assess how this bombshell impacts Gardner’s case, especially since Saldana was just convicted of first-degree murder and solicitation in Bridegan’s death. With Gardner facing multiple serious charges including murder and child abuse, this twist could reshape the entire trial’s trajectory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f397e7174056aa3f