A former special education teacher in Texas, James Anderson, was set to plead guilty to the 2023 murder of his wife, Victoria. Facing 35 years in prison, Anderson, however, suffered a medical episode in court and was subsequently pronounced dead.

According to a release issued by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the incident occurred on September 26. Anderson was to plead guilty to a murder charge and was out on a $300,000 bond. He was to be sentenced to 35 years in prison as part of his plea agreement.

However, while at Houston’s 208th District Court at the Criminal Justice Center, James Anderson suffered a “medical emergency” and was rushed to Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital by the Houston Fire Department. At 11:05 a.m., Anderson was pronounced deceased.

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