Why did Henry Tenon retract his guilty plea?

Henry Tenon retracted his guilty plea to insist on a trial and stated he will not testify against co-defendants.

What are the implications of Tenon withdrawing his plea?

By withdrawing his plea, Tenon could now face the death penalty, which was not an option under his previous plea deal.

When is Henry Tenon's next court date?

Henry Tenon is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on March 23.

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Murder-for-hire suspect retracts guilty plea

17 Feb

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Summary

Henry Tenon withdrew his guilty plea for Jared Bridegan's murder.
Tenon now insists on a trial and will not testify against co-defendants.
The suspect could now face the death penalty after withdrawing the plea.

Murder-for-hire suspect retracts guilty plea

Henry Tenon has unexpectedly retracted his guilty plea in the 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan. Previously, Tenon had admitted to being hired to kill Bridegan, agreeing to a plea deal that would have spared him the death penalty in exchange for a minimum of 15 years to life in prison.

During a court appearance on Tuesday, Tenon clearly stated his desire for a trial, a move approved by Judge London Kite. Crucially, Tenon has also waived his right to a speedy trial and will not testify against his alleged co-conspirators, Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana. These developments mean Tenon could potentially face the death penalty, which his attorney confirmed is now an option for the state.