Groom of the century Jacob LaGrone, whose Texas heiress sent the Internet into a frenzy with stunning pictures of their lavish Paris wedding, appeared in court Thursday on charges that he shot at three police officers.
He looked lonely and dapper as he arrived without his new bride Madelaine Brockway, 26, for a case that could put him behind bars for decades.
But strangely he was accompanied by a burly bodyguard to help him navigate a very different set of circumstances than 12 days ago when he married in the French capital in such a well-documented extravaganza.
LaGrone, 29, faces three counts of first-degree felony for shooting at three police officers – which, under Texas law, could mean a life sentence if convicted. , the new groom was offered a plea deal of 25 years.
Groom Jacob LaGrone was charged in March with three counts of aggravated assault on a public servant, a first-degree felony. Wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, light blue tie and smart black formal shoes that looked new, he hesitantly looked for a place among the other defendants on the crowded benches
LaGrone, whose lavish wedding went viral last week, was arrested in France eight months before his extravagant celebration and charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public servant
He appeared in court on Thursday morning without his new bride, but with a burly bodyguard
At 9:30 a.m. sharp, LaGrone appeared in court to hear a series of approximately 30 different cases from that point forward
He and Madelaine left the internet stunned by their well-documented five-day celebration in Paris, which included a private jet, an overnight stay at the Palace of Versailles, a rehearsal dinner at the French capital’s opera house and a private lunch at the Chanel Haute Couture suite.
Eight months before his extravagant celebration in France, LaGrone was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public servant
Maroon 5 performed at their post-ceremony reception at the exquisite Chateau de Villette, with the couple’s first dance to the pop-rock band’s hit She Will Be Loved.
A bevy of professional photographers captured her every move and Madelaine uploaded her favorite stunning images to her TikTok account, where the photos and videos quickly went viral, receiving hundreds of thousands of views – and rave comments.
However, nothing could be more different than the CDC4 courtroom on the eighth floor of the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in downtown Fort Worth.
At 9:30 a.m. sharp, LaGrone appeared in court to hear a series of approximately 30 different cases from that point forward.
Wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, light blue tie and smart black formal shoes that looked new, he hesitantly looked for a place among the other defendants on the crowded benches.
There was no trace of Madelaine, the heiress of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership group in Florida, and his 54-year-old mother Susan, who is said to be a lawyer.
However, the private security guard stayed close and stood guard outside the courtroom door as he walked in with his attorney, Rhett Parham.
LaGrone wore round glasses and had his hair slicked back, just like in his wedding photos. After taking his seat, he stared straight ahead. On his left ring finger was the impressively thick white gold or platinum wedding ring that he had worn since the wedding.
Judge Andy Porter asked each defendant to stand and acknowledge their presence. LaGrone jumped up and held up his right arm as he clearly declared “present” when his name was called.
Then he occasionally glanced at his iPhone while mostly staring straight ahead.
LaGrone and his bride, heiress Madelaine Brockway, who have been together since March 2020, flew to Paris on a private jet for the Nov. 18 wedding, taking friends and family with them. They are pictured with his mother Susan
The day before their court appearance, the couple reportedly spent the day at their $1.4 million, four-bedroom home in Tony Westworth Village, which Madelaine’s tycoon father bought last year
But as the judge began proceedings for other cases, LaGrone’s attorney approached the accused shooter at 9:47 a.m. and took him outside.
The private security guard waited, trying to thwart any attempt to photograph LaGrone as he pushed his charge toward a staircase and slammed a door in front of the photographer.
A court official later told : “The case is ongoing.” The defense and state are discussing next steps. That was the hiring hearing.’
LaGrone is accused of actually shooting at the officers, can reveal.
Westworth Village police said they “received multiple disturbance calls to the same address.”
A statement to continued: “A WVPD officer arrived on the scene, assisted by two Westover Hills officers, at which point they were shot.”
made several attempts to speak to attorney Parham in court for comment, but these were unsuccessful. We also emailed him and called his office. He didn’t answer.
His wife Madelaine was spotted in the Fort Worth area this week getting back to normal life after the breathtaking celebrations.
It is also unknown whether she will begin to regret putting her new husband in the spotlight in such a way given the serious allegations he is facing.
On Tuesday, she was at a nail salon near parents Bob and Paula’s 7,500-square-foot, six-bedroom Fort Worth home, valued at $2.8 million.
Wearing her wedding ring, a black baseball cap, and a black-and-white sweater, she bid a warm farewell to a friend outside before jumping into her $179,000 Mercedes Benz AMG 63.
The day before their court appearance, the couple reportedly spent the day at their $1.4 million, four-bedroom home in Tony Westworth Village, which Madelaine’s tycoon father bought last year.
Located in an exclusive gated community, it is currently decorated with festive wreaths for the upcoming holidays.
In stark contrast to the beloved LaGrone, who is beaming with his bride-to-be and enjoying the incredible splendor of his marriage, he posed for a very different photo in March of this year – his mug shot.
Court documents obtained by show LaGrone was offered a plea deal after being charged with aggravated assault just months before his lavish wedding
, he was indicted by a grand jury on three counts of first-degree felonies, which carries either a life sentence or a sentence of not more than 99 years or less than five years.
According to the documents, the future husband was offered a deal for “aggravated assault against a public servant” with a sentence of 25 years.
State of Texas Indictment No. 1772818 against LaGrone states that the three officers involved were C. Munoz of the Westworth Village Police Department and C. Wilson and J. Dunlap, both of the Westover Hills Police Department .
It is alleged that LaGrone “intentionally and knowingly threatened bodily harm” to the officers and “used or displayed a deadly weapon, namely a firearm, in the commission of the assault.”
The indictment does not state where the alleged incident occurred on March 13, only that the officers were “lawfully discharging an official duty” at that time.
At the time of his astonishing wedding, LaGrone was subject to strict rules of conduct that would have gotten him into even more trouble with law enforcement.
After his arrest, he posted a $20,000 bond with a condition that he not touch alcohol or firearms. Other reasons included not having committed any other suspected crimes or taking illegal drugs and having to provide urine samples.
LaGrone’s new in-laws are both power players in the automotive world. Bob is chairman and CEO of Ussery Automative Group, which made headlines in August for selling two of its locations for a $150 million profit.
Paula is the vice president of a car dealership in wealthy Coral Gables, near Miami, where the family apparently still has a home.
The in-laws previously owned a lavish property in one of Coral Gables’ most exclusive areas, which they purchased in 2007 for $7.5 million, according to records obtained by .
But four years later they sold it at a loss for $4.3 million – to tycoon Jose Mas, who owns the Inter Miami soccer team along with his brother Jorge and global star David Beckham. Mas is understood to have rebuilt the site and his property is valued at $24.5 million.
While her eldest daughter did her best to break the internet with a barrage of pictures, she wasn’t the only one flaunting the event’s opulence.
At her wedding, Madelaine wore a chic white off-the-shoulder wedding dress with a long train
The wedding itself included a private performance by Maroon 5 and a massive six-tier cake at the reception afterward
The wedding ended with a rehearsal dinner at the Paris Opera House (pictured), a private lunch in the Chanel Haute Couture Suite and an overnight stay at the Palace of Versailles
LaGrone’s mother Susan, 54, plastered her Instagram page with photos of herself, her entrepreneur husband Tommy Jake, 55, and their accused son. One photo showed a private plane.
According to his LinkedIn profile, LaGrone, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, worked as a talent coordinator for the Country Music Association in his hometown of Nashville in 2013 and 2014.
He then served as an operations assistant for the Ole Miss football team for three years, where he “provided day-to-day support to the Director of Football Operations and Assistant Athletic Director.”
He then served as production assistant to country music superstar Jason Aldean in 2018. It is unclear what he does for a living now.
What he experienced this month must seem like an eternity.
He and Madelaine, who have been together since March 2020, flew to Paris on a private jet for the November 18 wedding, taking friends and family with them.
The extravaganza began with a party at the Chanel store – where the bride-to-be, dressed in a white button-down sweater dress and black floral-embellished heels, enjoyed treats with her loved ones.
The pampered group got to make their own Chanel bags while sipping champagne and sampling desserts.
The next day, the wedding party headed to the Palace of Versailles, where they received a private tour. The last queen of France, Marie Antionette, ruled there before her execution in 1793 during the French Revolution.
That evening, Madelaine and LaGrone hosted a candlelight dinner for their relatives at the former royal residence, where waiters were dressed in period garb.
The couple stayed at the Palace’s Le Grand Contrôle Hotel, where rooms start at $2,400 a night but go up to $14,200 depending on type and size.
Next, Madelaine and Jacob visited the Eiffel Tower before embarking on a nighttime boat tour of the city where they treated themselves to more fine dining.
And later there was a little after party under the Arc De Triumph where they ate macarons and enjoyed a few cocktails.
The rehearsal dinner took place at the renowned Paris Opera House – and the couple had the building completely decorated with thousands of flowers.
According to his LinkedIn profile, the University of Mississippi graduate worked as a talent coordinator for the Country Music Association in 2013 and 2014. In 2020, he started dating Madelaine
LaGrone is the son of Susan and Jake LaGrone, who is an entrepreneur in the software solutions business in Nashville
Jacob LaGrone traveled to Paris with his mother on a private jet for his lavish wedding
According to a video shared by the floral company, it took 25 employees and a full week of prep time to prepare the opera house for the party, with colorful displays streaming down the stairs.
Violinists lined the stairs and played as the couple entered, Madelaine in a white strapless minidress and LaGrone in a white shirt and pants with a gray top.
The couple and their guests then dined under Marc Chagall’s famous ceiling painting at Garnier.
Madelaine wore a white strapless mini dress covered in faux flowers for the evening.
While the price of a party at the Paris Opera House is not listed on the website, one event company has estimated it will cost at least $325,000.
The wedding itself took place at the magnificent Chateau de Villette, 40 miles from central Paris. It was organized by The Como Wedding Planners, who described it as a “celebration of unparalleled excellence”.
It’s fair to say that Madelaine’s bachelorette party wasn’t unremarkable either.
Last month, she hosted a four-day stay at a celebrity-loved five-star resort in Utah with her closest friends. Every day had a different theme.
Judge Andy Porter asked each defendant to stand and acknowledge their presence. LaGrone jumped up and held up his right arm as he clearly declared “present” when his name was called
However, the private security guard stayed close and stood guard outside the courtroom door as he walked in with his attorney, Rhett Parham.
The reaction to Madelaine’s photos and videos was immediate.
“I’m sitting in my car right now, my jaw is on the floor.” “The most beautiful wedding in the world is happening right now,” event planner Lauren Zigman posted in a video after stumbling upon Madelaine’s.
“Sofia Richie’s wedding was the It girl wedding of 2023?” No, it is. It’s Madelaine Brockway’s wedding.
“Not many people even know who she is. I still don’t know who she is.’
That’s no longer the case after revealed Miami-born Madelaine’s wedding details and background.
She attended the elite All Saints’ Episcopal School in Fort Worth before studying at Texas Christian University.