Jury Selection Begins in Saldana Murder Trial | Jacksonville News

Jury selection began Monday for Mario Fernandez Saldana, accused of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of his wife’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, in Jacksonville Beach. The Duval County Courthouse buzzed with legal intensity as prosecutors laid out charges including solicitation to commit a capital felony, while defense teams prepared their strategy. With both sides vying for impartial jurors and the judge overseeing every step, this pivotal phase sets the stage for what could be one of Florida’s most high-stakes trials — and the jury’s eventual verdict may hinge on who gets seated. 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/ac1b0ec7c611134e