AStabbings In The Court

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:51 pm

A man on trial for murder attacked the judge, stabbing her in the arm as well as a male juror. The Stockton court house was locked down, no one allowed in or out. The suspect may have been killed durring the incident

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:18 pm

Info? Link? ummmmm?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:39 pm

You been drinking cisco?

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/art ... gD96NJL500

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of killing his girlfriend was shot to death in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday after he attacked the judge presiding over his murder trial, officials said.

David Paradiso, 28, was shot by a police detective after he left the witness stand and began attacking San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Cinda Fox during a break in proceedings, said Dave Konecny, a spokesman for the sheriff's department.

Paradiso had been testifying around 2 p.m. when his mother, in the audience, left the courtroom upset. Fox called a recess, and as jurors filed out, Paradiso left the stand and approached the judge from behind "with an unknown cutting instrument," Konecny said.

Karen McConnell, a county spokeswoman, said witnesses reported seeing Paradiso lift the judge and begin punching and possibly stabbing her when bailiffs ran to her aid and shots rang out. Lodi Police Det. Eric Bradley has been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated, city spokesman Jeff Hood said.

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:50 pm

Mar 4, 2009 7:10 pm US/Pacific
Suspect Killed, Judge Stabbed In Stockton Court
Suspect's Mother: "They didn't believe he was crazy."STOCKTON, Calif. (CBS13) ―
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numSlides of totalImages Related Slideshows CBS13.com Mug Shot Gallery The San Joaquin County Superior Courthouse erupted into chaos when a murder suspect attacked and stabbed a judge during a break in his trial Wednesday afternoon.

The attack happened at around 2:15 p.m. in the Dept. 21 courtroom when Judge Cinda Fox ordered a break in the trial after defendant David Paradiso testified during his murder trial. Paradiso allegedly went behind the judge's bench and grabbed her, assaulting and stabbing her before bailiffs could intervene, according to San Joaquin Sheriff spokesman Dave Conecny.

Lodi Detective Eric Bradley, an eight-year veteran and the lead investigator on Paradiso's case, drew his weapon and killed Paradiso. He has been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated, said city spokesman Jeff Hood.

Paradiso's mother, Debra, was enraged as she walked out of the courthouse after the incident and told CBS13 that she warned authorities that David was prepared for violence.

"He had a weapon. We called, we told the jail two weeks ago, they searched his cell and they didn't find it," Debra said. "Why didn't they thoroughly search him before he went in there [today]?"

"He [David] jumped up on the thing, he tried to stab the judge, he stabbed her, they shot him in the head and they killed him," she cried. "They didn't believe he was crazy! Now do they believe he's crazy? What the f*** does it take?"

Aaron Paradiso, the suspect's brother, also said that they had warned authorities that David was dangerous.

"We reported all the mental problems, they were all documented, he told his lawyer he didn't want to go on the stand," Aaron said. "Well, it's over now, right?"

Judge Fox was seen conscious and talking to authorities as she was wheeled out of the courthouse with an apparent wound to her arm. She told reporters she was okay before she was taken to a hospital and San Joaquin County officials say she is recovering from non-life threatening wounds.

The courthouse was locked down for about 30 minutes while police cleared the scene. Witnesses to the incident are still being interviewed by police.

Another man without any visible wounds was also wheeled to an ambulance, but it is not clear if it was related to the courtroom incident.

Authorities have not revealed how Paradiso obtained the object he used to stab Judge Fox.

Paradiso was on trial for allegedly murdering his 20-year-old girlfriend, Eileen Pelt, and dumping her body in Amador County in 2006. Rio Vista Police Department, Isleton Police Department, and California Highway Patrol officers apprehended Paradiso after he lead officers on a high speed chase on Highway 12 at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The pursuit ended when the suspects tire blew out on Highway 88 near Alpine Rd.

After he was arrested, Paradiso allegedly led authorities to where he dumped the victim's body.

(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

jeremyboycool · Post by **jeremyboycool** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:33 pm

I feel sorry for Paradiso's family; such a horrid death they have to endure.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:37 pm

This is unsubstantiated but I heard that Paradiso was arguing with his counsel. The attorney apparently told Mr. Paradiso to take a stab at representing himself.......things went downhill after that.

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:50 pm

64bit wrote:This is unsubstantiated but I heard that Paradiso was arguing with his counsel. The attorney apparently told Mr. Paradiso to take a stab at representing himself.......things went downhill after that.

oh man...I know it's wrong...but that had me cracking up...

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:52 pm

jeremyboycool wrote:I feel sorry for Paradiso's family; such a horrid death they have to endure.

I don't, I feel more sympathy for the family of his victim.