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Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
A South Florida law professor, Dan Markel, was murdered in 2014 in a case involving a complex murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his ex-wife's family, leading to multiple convictions and a 11-year legal saga.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Charlie Adelson, a Florida man, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his involvement in the 2014 murder-for-hire plot of his former brother-in-law, Dan Markel. Adelson, a periodontist, is the fourth person convicted in connection with the murder. Prosecutors allege that Adelson orchestrated the plan, while his then-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua organized the hitmen. Adelson maintains his innocence, claiming the murder was carried out to extort money from his family. Adelson's mother, Donna Adelson, has also been charged in connection with the murder and pleaded not guilty.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WCTV
Charlie Adelson's defense team has filed a motion requesting the judge to interview all jurors involved in the case after an alternate juror claimed that some jurors created a group chat during the trial. The defense team is concerned that the jurors may have violated court rules by ingesting outside information or engaging in premature deliberation. The defense wants to ensure the integrity of the jury's verdict.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tallahassee Democrat
A jury has reached a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Charlie Adelson, as reported in 18 photos.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tallahassee Democrat
Charlie Adelson, a Fort Lauderdale dentist, has been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the 2014 murder-for-hire killing of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Adelson, who was accused of wanting Markel dead to end a child custody dispute with his ex-wife, could face life in prison. This marks the fourth conviction in connection with Markel's death and the first involving a member of the Adelson family, who have long been suspected as conspirators in the plot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WCTV
The murder for hire trial of Charlie Adelson in Tallahassee, Florida, experienced delays and warnings from the judge due to courtroom distractions. Testimony regarding phone records lasted over four hours, with interruptions occurring when a juror requested to speak with a bailiff and when a phone rang. The judge admonished individuals in the gallery to refrain from distracting the jurors, and threatened to remove anyone causing further disruptions. Defense attorneys questioned the relevance of the evidence presented, while the controversial undercover FBI recording of Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua meeting at a restaurant is expected to be shown to the jurors.