Charlie Adelson

Florida's First District Court of Appeal upheld Charlie Adelson's murder conviction in a ruling issued Wednesday. More

July 1, 2026

Charlie Adelson's attorneys are pushing for a new trial after his 2023 conviction for the murder-of-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel. More

February 3, 2026

Oral arguments are scheduled for February as Charlie Adelson appeals his conviction for the murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More

December 23, 2025

Newly released video shows Charlie Adelson demanding to speak to an officer's supervisor and Donna Adelson in tears. More

October 7, 2025

Newly released video shows convicted killer Charlie Adelson in a surprisingly good mood during transport for his mother's murder trial. More

September 10, 2025

UPDATE: Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother accused of orchestrating the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, has been found guilty on all counts. More

September 5, 2025

Two of Donna Adelson's children, Robert and Wendi, testified against her, describing her as controlling and hating Dan Markel. More

August 30, 2025

Donna Adelson's trial for the murder of Dan Markel has been postponed multiple times; catch up on details, key players, and witnesses. More

August 20, 2025

A media analysis expert who testified for Bryan Kohberger's defense says there has been extensive pretrial coverage of Donna Adelson. More

June 13, 2025

Donna Adelson is out of Leon County Jail after her lawyers argued a new policy regarding tablet access hindered her ability to prep for trial. More

June 9, 2025

Jailhouse informant alleges Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony in her upcoming murder trial. More

June 4, 2025

Donna Adelson denied plotting to harm her son and Katherine Magbanua in a new motion asking to redepose witnesses. More

May 9, 2025

Donna Adelson took the stand at a pretrial hearing as she fights to be released from jail and for recorded phone calls to be suppressed. More

February 26, 2025

Donna Adelson's lawyers said they have more witnesses to depose, including Donna's estranged son, Rob Adelson. More

February 11, 2025

Donna Adelson, who reported that a fellow inmate assaulted her in conjunction with an attempt to extort her, is now in protective custody. More

February 10, 2025

Donna Adelson says two fellow inmates can help prove Charlie Adelson was blackmailed by Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel murder case. More

January 31, 2025

Charlie Adelson's motion for resentencing on charges of conspiracy and solicitation in the death of Dan Markel has been denied. More

January 28, 2025

Vinnie Politan discusses the possibility of Wendi Adelson being charged in the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel after her brother and mother were charged. More

January 18, 2025

Donna Adelson wants change of venue in trial for Dan Markel's murder. Charlie Adelson and 3 others were already convicted of killing Markel. More

January 15, 2025

Charlie Adelson's new attorney is pushing for a new trial, arguing the convicted killer did not have conflict-free representation. More

October 18, 2024

Donna Adelson appeared in court for a final pretrial hearing. She's accused of conspiring in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markel. More

September 12, 2024

Donna Adelson back in court for penultimate pretrial hearing ahead of Sept. 17 trial date. The judge addressed several outstanding motions. More

September 6, 2024

Donna Adelson's pretrial requests include switching courtrooms, excluding certain evidence, and sending a questionnaire to potential jurors. More

August 29, 2024

Donna Adelson, charged with the first-degree murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, appeared in court today for a case management hearing. More

July 22, 2024

Today marks 10 years since FSU law professor Dan Markel, a father of two young boys, died from wounds sustained in a ruthless paid hit. More

July 19, 2024

Charlie Adelson, who's serving a life sentence for the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, has been transferred to a South Dakota prison. More

May 24, 2024

PODCAST: Vinnie Politan meticulously examines the case against Donna Adelson, exploring the dynamics within the Adelson family. More

February 12, 2024

Katherine Magbanua is a self-proclaimed foodie from Miami who enjoys watching movies, yoga and the beach... before being incarcerated that is. More

January 31, 2024

In a series of jailhouse phone calls obtained by Court TV, Charlie Adelson and his mother complain about the jury and talk about the future. More

December 14, 2023

Donna Adelson set to be arraigned today, as well as undergo a motions hearing presented by the defense regarding jail conditions. More

December 11, 2023