Mario Fernandez-Saldana Trial Begins | Jacksonville News

The trial of Mario Fernandez-Saldana, accused of murdering father-of-four Jared Bridegan in February 2022, is set to begin—with jury selection now complete after vetting over 250 potential jurors. Lawyers scrutinized each juror’s background, even probing ties to religious groups or specific retailers, to ensure impartiality. Bridegan was shot while dropping off his kids with his ex-wife; his daughter was in the car. Opening statements are scheduled for next Monday, as Fernandez-Saldana faces first-degree murder and conspiracy charges. Meanwhile, Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, also faces murder charges, with her trial slated for September 7th. 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/29abd02983f54284