SAN ANTONIO - A gag order has been issued in the criminal case of Brad Simpson, husband of missing Suzanne Simpson, in a surprise decision by Judge Joel Perez.T
A gag order has been issued in the criminal case of Brad Simpson, husband of missing Suzanne Simpson, in a surprise decision by Judge Joel Perez. SAN ANTONIO - A gag order has been issued in the criminal case of Brad Simpson, husband of missing Suzanne Simpson, in a surprise decision by Judge Joel Perez.
The announcement made on Tuesday, prohibits attorneys, witnesses, and law enforcement involved in the case from discussing it with the media. This comes after Brad Simpson's first open court appearance on Monday. It is rare for such orders to be issued in Bexar County.Simpson's brother, Bart Simpson, addressed the media afterward, reiterating that he hoped his brother would seek spiritual grace and confess.
Suzanne Simpson, a successful realtor and mother of four, was last seen on Oct. 6 at her home in Olmos Park. A neighbor who lived across the street reported seeing an argument between Brad and Suzanne outside his window. The neighbor told police he saw Suzanne break free and run toward a wooded area, followed by Brad. He later heard screaming.
Brad Simpson was arrested on Oct. 9 in Kendall County, initially charged with assault and then a federal gun charge. He was then charged on Nov. 8 with Suzanne's murder.
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