Redmond O'Neal's Case Moves Forward Amidst Legal Battle

Redmond O'Neal, son of the late Farrah Fawcett, must remain in state hospital custody following his 2018 arrest for attempted murder. A Los Angeles court commissioner determined on June 25, 2026, that sufficient evidence exists for the case to proceed. O'Neal, 38, faces 13 felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his arrest.

He has been held without bail at Patton State Hospital, a psychiatric facility, for over three years. The preliminary hearing, which began in December 2025, concluded with the court finding sufficient evidence for the charges, including attempted murder and assault. The court is not determining guilt but rather if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.

Redmond O'Neal was previously found incompetent to stand trial in 2019 due to diagnoses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He was deemed mentally competent earlier in 2026 and pleaded not guilty. His attorney is focused on the mental health aspects of the case and hopes to address bail and a potential move to a private facility at his next hearing on July 9, 2026.