Widow’s Phone Refusal Sparks Contempt | Jacksonville News

Kirsten Bridegan, widow of slain husband Jared, now faces contempt charges after refusing to hand over her phone as ordered by Judge London Kite during Mario Fernandez Saldana’s trial — a move tied to her ex-wife Shanna Gardner’s upcoming case. The judge paused proceedings to address the standoff, with Gardner’s team insisting the data is vital for their September trial, while Kirsten’s lawyers argue it violates her privacy. A compromise was offered: an expert would selectively extract needed info and return the phone swiftly — but Kirsten hasn’t complied. As the court navigates this high-stakes clash between justice and privacy, the situation remains unresolved and rapidly evolving. 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/cf95a8c66e83e5ee