Rudy Gavaldon, a Michigan World Series of Poker (WSOP) online bracelet winner from this past summer who is awaiting trial for allegedly brutally assaulting his wife to near death, violated his bond agreement and is back in jail.
The poker player won Online Event #3: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo 6-Max in July on the WSOP.com Michigan poker site for $20,193. Upon conducting a background check, PokerNews discovered he is accused of a heinous crime that allegedly took place July 29, 2022.
Back in the Slam
Gavaldon, 36, was released from jail on bond in August 2022, which is why he was able to play in some online bracelet events. But, according to court records filed in Grand Traverse County (Michigan), he was arraigned on August 1, 2023 for testing positive for opiates.
The bracelet winner pled not guilty to the bond violation, but was found guilty on Aug. 8 and sent back to jail after Gavaldon's attorney unsuccessfully requested for bond to be reinstated.
Gavaldon is currently housed at the Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility where he will remain until his January 9-11, 2024 jury trial date, set during an Aug. 31 hearing.
The poker player won Online Event #3: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo 6-Max in July on the WSOP.com Michigan poker site for $20,193. Upon conducting a background check, PokerNews discovered he is accused of a heinous crime that allegedly took place July 29, 2022.
Back in the Slam
Gavaldon, 36, was released from jail on bond in August 2022, which is why he was able to play in some online bracelet events. But, according to court records filed in Grand Traverse County (Michigan), he was arraigned on August 1, 2023 for testing positive for opiates.
The bracelet winner pled not guilty to the bond violation, but was found guilty on Aug. 8 and sent back to jail after Gavaldon's attorney unsuccessfully requested for bond to be reinstated.
Gavaldon is currently housed at the Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility where he will remain until his January 9-11, 2024 jury trial date, set during an Aug. 31 hearing.