Jury Selection Begins in Fernandez-Saldana Trial | Jacksonville News

The Mario Fernandez-Saldana trial kicks off with high stakes and intense scrutiny as he faces charges in the 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan, a father of four. Prosecutors allege a premeditated “murder for hire” plot involving Bridegan’s ex-wife. Jury selection began Monday with 100 potential jurors, including Fernandez-Saldana, who appeared composed in a suit and briefly acknowledged attendees. The first round eliminated those with scheduling conflicts, personal issues, or prior knowledge of the case, with remaining jurors undergoing interviews and questionnaires before returning Wednesday for the next phase. Media access was tight but secured, setting the stage for a closely watched legal drama. 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/4c0c9bc8c7744677