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Hope Rises for Redmond O'Neal Amid Legal Battles
13 Aug
Summary
- Redmond O'Neal's godmother expressed renewed hope for his future.
- He is actively participating in a treatment program at a hospital.
- His court arraignment for attempted murder was continued to October 29.
Mela Murphy, godmother to Farrah Fawcett's son Redmond O'Neal, expressed increased hope for his future following his recent arraignment on an attempted murder charge. She stated that O'Neal is actively engaged in his treatment program at the hospital where he is incarcerated and that the staff is providing him with effective care.
Redmond O'Neal, 41, was arrested in May 2018 for attempted murder and assault in Los Angeles after a series of attacks that injured five individuals. He had pleaded not guilty to various charges including robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. His court hearing on Thursday, August 13, saw his arraignment continued until October 29.
Previously deemed incompetent to stand trial, a ruling that was reversed, O'Neal's lawyer reported that he has embraced his spirituality and is benefiting from medication and life skills classes. He remains at Patton State Hospital without bail while his legal proceedings continue. Murphy also noted his improved demeanor, evidenced by a kiss blown to her in court, and her belief that his late mother would be proud of his progress.
