> At a Glance
> – Jacob LaGrone pleads guilty to three counts of aggravated assault on police
> – Receives seven years deferred adjudication instead of possible life term
> – Viral 2023 Paris wedding cost $59 million with Maroon 5 and Versailles sleepover
> – Why it matters: Case shows how deferred adjudication can avert lengthy prison time for first-degree felonies
Jacob LaGrone-whose lavish 2023 Paris wedding dominated social feeds-has admitted to shooting at three North Texas officers and walked away with probation, court records show.
The Guilty Plea
LaGrone, 31, entered the guilty pleas in Tarrant County for the March 2023 incident in which police say he fired at them during a response to gunshot calls at a private home. The plea deal, finalized January 7, swaps a potential life sentence for seven years of supervised probation under what prosecutors call “strict conditions.”
Tarrant County D.A. Phil Sorrells defended the outcome:
> “Our office carefully evaluated the facts, the evidence, and the likely trial outcomes before reaching this resolution. We support the officers involved and remain grateful that none were physically injured.”
- Officers claimed LaGrone “intentionally and knowingly threatened imminent bodily injury” while wielding a firearm.
- He was initially offered 25 years in an earlier plea bargain but rejected it.
- If he violates probation, prosecutors can seek immediate adjudication and prison time.
Viral Wedding vs. Criminal Case
Eight months after the shooting, LaGrone married car-dealership heiress Madelaine Brockway in a five-day celebration that reportedly cost $59 million:
- Maroon 5 headlined the entertainment.
- Guests slept over at the Palace of Versailles.
- Rehearsal dinner unfolded inside the Paris Opera House.
The groom was arrested on a $20,000 bond and made his first court appearance November 30, 2023, two weeks after the wedding.
Life After the Headlines
Brockway resumed posting couple photos in summer 2024, then marked their second anniversary in November with shots in front of the Eiffel Tower captioned “2 years yo.”
Family milestones followed:
- January 2025: pregnancy announcement on Instagram.
- June 2025: birth of their son, Rhône Day.
Key Takeaways
- Deferred adjudication can erase a first-degree felony from a defendant’s record if probation is completed.
- LaGrone’s high-profile wedding contrasted sharply with the pending assault charges.
- Prosecutors retain authority to pursue jail time for any probation breach.
The case closes with LaGrone free to raise his new family-provided he meets every condition of his seven-year probation.
