David Paradiso was on a trial for killing Eileen Pelt who was his girlfriend. During a break, David Paradiso left the stand and attacked his judge, San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Cinda Fox and he was shot dead by a detective.
Paradiso had taken the advantage of the recess when the jurors walked out of the court. He also joined the walkout and the bailiffs were not alert. Paradiso approached Cinda Fox from her behind. Paradiso lifted Fox. Witnesses saw Paradiso punching and may be stabbing Fox before gunshots were fired at Paradiso.
Eric Bradley, of Lodi police, is a detective with 8 years experience. Bradley was the leading detective in the case of Paradiso and Pelt. Bradley fired his gun. Bradley is now on administrative leave.
Judge Cinda Fox’s arm was stabbed. Ms Fox told reporters she was ok before she was sent to hospital.
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