Court denies Katherine Magbanua’s appeal in Dan Markel murder-for-hire
A Florida appeals court upheld the convictions and life sentences given to Katherine Magbanua for her role in Dan Markel's murder-for-hire. More
July 3, 2025
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Dan Markel
Dan Markel, a former FSU law professor, was shot and killed while sitting in his garage. His former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, was convicted of masterminding his death in a murder-for-hire plot.
The Plot To Murder Dan Markel | Vinnie Politan Investigates
A deep dive into the murder-for-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel: How much did the hitmen hired to kill him know, and who was... More
June 30, 2025
Jailhouse snitch says Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony
Jailhouse informant alleges Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony in her upcoming murder trial. More
June 4, 2025
Donna Adelson Trial May Get Pushed Back Again
Donna Adelson’s defense requests to delay June 3 trial start, saying they need time to review new evidence including wiretaps and e-mails. More
April 30, 2025
Donna Adelson wants storyline in daughter’s book excluded from trial
Donna Adelson has asked the court to exclude the storyline of daughter Wendi Adelson's book from her upcoming murder trial. More
March 27, 2025
Donna Adelson Bond Hearing: Biggest Moments
Donna Adelson testified at a motions hearing where she described life behind bars. She wants to be let out on bail ahead of her June... More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson on Vietnam Flight: ‘I Wasn’t Afraid of Being Arrested’
Donna Adelson explained why she and her husband were trying to board a flight to Vietnam when she was arrested on murder charges. More
February 26, 2025
‘I was afraid’: Shaking, crying Donna Adelson describes life behind bars
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 Testifies to Phone Call With Charlie at Hearing
Donna Adelson took the stand at a pretrial hearing as she tried to have a recording after a phone call with her son, Charlie, thrown... More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson back in court, judge agrees to hear bond request Feb. 26
Donna Adelson's lawyers said they have more witnesses to depose, including Donna's estranged son, Rob Adelson. More
February 11, 2025
Donna Adelson Wants Out on Bond: Says She’s Being Attacked in Jail
Donna Adelson alleges she was sexually attacked in the shower, physically attacked by her bunk, and threatened into getting canteen items. More
February 10, 2025
Were the Adelsons Set Up? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Julia Jenaé analyzes new evidence in Donna Adelson's case, suggesting that Katherine Magbanua set up the Adelsons for Dan Markel's murder. More
February 3, 2025
Donna Adelson says fellow inmates can help prove she was blackmailed
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
Judge denies Charlie Adelson’s motion for resentencing
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
Charlie Adelson’s Motion for Resentencing Denied
Judge denied Charlie Adelson's motion for resentencing. Adelson is serving life without parole for killng Dan Markel, his ex-brother-in-law. More
January 27, 2025
Could Wendi Adelson be Implicated? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
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
Could Donna Adelson’s estranged son seal her fate?
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
Could Wendi Adelson be Implicated? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
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 7, 2025
Donna Adelson’s Murder Trial to Begin in June 2025
Jury selection for Donna Adelson, charged with masterminding the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, will begin in June. More
December 30, 2024
Donna Adelson’s murder trial to begin in June 2025
Jury selection for Donna Adelson, charged with masterminding a murder plot, is scheduled to begin on June 3, 2025. More
December 30, 2024
High School Shooter’s Mother Asks For Prison Release Pending Appeal
Jennifer Crumbley, who was sentenced to 10-15 years for convictions of involuntary manslaughter, asks for release pending appeal. More
December 27, 2024
Donna Adelson’s New Attorneys Propose Trial Date
Donna Adelson, who's accused of plotting to arrange the murder of Dan Markel, makes her first court appearance with her new legal team. More
December 11, 2024
Charlie Adelson pushes for new trial, arguing conflict of interest
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
FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial
UPDATE: Donna Adelson's murder trial is continued. She's accused in the death of FSU law professor Dan Markel. New trial date has not been set. More
September 16, 2024
Guilt. Graves. Ghosts: Adelson saga a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy
Donna Adelson's trial has the makings of a Shakespearean tragedy. Adelson faces murder and other charges related to the death of Dan Markel. More
September 16, 2024
Donna Adelson makes final pretrial court appearance
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 Makes Last Court Appearance Before Murder Trial
Donna Adelson was at her last pretrial hearing where the judge addressed outstanding motions before she's tried for Dan Markel's murder. More
September 12, 2024
Katherine Magbanua Transferred for Donna Adelson’s Trial
Katherine Magbanua has been transferred to the Leon County Jail to get ready to testify in Donna Adelson's trial. More
September 11, 2024
Judge rules on outstanding motions before Donna Adelson’s murder trial
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 Back in Court: Judge Addresses Outstanding Motions
Donna Adelson was back in court today for a pretrial hearing. The judge addressed outstanding motions including what evidence is admissible. More
September 6, 2024
