Charlie Adelson’s attorney fights for new trial, pointing to biased jury
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
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.
Markel family responds to Donna Adelson’s ‘disrespectful and delusional statements’
Dan Markel's parents are firing back at statements made by Harvey and Donna Adelson during Donna's murder sentencing. More
October 17, 2025
‘This is a raising of grievances’: Judge interrupts Donna Adelson
UPDATE: Judge Stephen Everett sentenced Donna Adelson to life in prison without the possibility of parole, to be followed by 30 years. More
October 13, 2025
Body camera footage reveals Adelson family’s behavior behind bars
Newly released video shows Charlie Adelson demanding to speak to an officer's supervisor and Donna Adelson in tears. More
October 7, 2025
Donna Adelson’s motion for new trial blaming judge, jurors is denied
Attorneys for Donna Adelson asked a judge for permission to interview two jurors while accusing him of favoring the prosecution. More
September 26, 2025
Juror reveals evidence that led to Donna Adelson’s murder conviction
A juror who convicted Donna Adelson in the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law pointed to testimony from her own son as key in the case. More
September 11, 2025
‘I stayed neutral’: Donna Adelson juror discusses verdict
The foreperson of the jury that convicted Donna Adelson took to social media to talk about her experience during the murder trial. More
September 9, 2025
FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial
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
Wendi Adelson’s ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment
Jeffrey Lacasse, who dated Wendi Adelson after her divorce, said she made a comment in confidence about hiring a hitman for Dan Markel. More
August 26, 2025
Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson ‘micromanaged my life’
Wendi Adelson described her mother as heavily involved in her divorce from victim Dan Markel before his 2014 murder. More
August 25, 2025
State: Adelson offered ‘jail daughter’ money and drugs to lie under oath
State: Donna Adelson bribed inmates, including her "jail daughter," with money, housing, veneers and drugs to give false testimony. More
August 22, 2025
Donna Adelson’s attorney responds to rumors of plea deal offer
Donna Adelson's attorneys have denied receiving a 'firm offer' from prosecutors amid reports that she turned down a plea deal. More
August 6, 2025
Donna Adelson seeks to limit testimony from investigators in murder trial
New motions filed by Donna Adelson's defense seek to limit testimony about phone calls, texts and emails in her murder trial. More
July 22, 2025
Donna Adelson in court for motions hearing ahead of August trial
Donna Adelson appeared in court Friday as her defense pushes for more discovery materials ahead of her murder trial. More
July 11, 2025
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
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 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
‘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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 pretrial requests: Not in Charlie’s courtroom, no ? talk
Donna Adelson's pretrial requests include switching courtrooms, excluding certain evidence, and sending a questionnaire to potential jurors. More
August 29, 2024
Donna Adelson in court for first case management hearing since January
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