Charlie Adelson explains why he never told police about extortion
Charlie Adelson told a jury that he never explained to police that he was being extorted because nobody asked him to reveal the truth. More
November 3, 2023
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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.
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Did Donna Adelson Bring Charlie Money?
Prosecutors believe that Donna Adelson brought her son, Charlie, money to pay for the execution of Dan Markel the night of his murder. More
November 3, 2023
Prosecutor: Who are They Gonna Believe, an Oral Surgeon or a Gangster?
Cross-examination of Charlie Adelson concludes with prosecutor alluding to Adelson thinking he's untouchable due to his high-profile status. More
November 3, 2023
Prosecutor: ‘You weren’t really giving her money for a TV, were you?’
Prosecutor asks Adelson, "You weren't really giving her money for a TV, were you?," and Adelson insists "TV is code for absolutely nothing." More
November 3, 2023
Prosecutor to Adelson: Wendi Threw You Under the Bus, Didn’t She?
Adelson is questioned about what Wendi knew about the plot to kill Dan Markel. He's asked about Wendi telling cops Charlie wanted Dan dead. More
November 3, 2023
Adelson Questioned About Extortion Claims on Cross-Examination
Charlie Adelson insists Dan Markel's murder was extortion, not murder-for-hire. He said he couldn't tell cops because he'd have been killed. More
November 3, 2023
Charlie Adelson back on the stand in packed courtroom
Charlie Adelson testified that he did not hire anyone to kill his brother-in-law but agreed to pay his murderers’ extortion demands. More
November 3, 2023
Charlie Adelson says he was a victim of extortion, not a killer
Charlie Adelson claimed he was a victim of extortion as he took the stand in his own defense. He will return on Friday morning. More
November 2, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: The Defense’s Timeline
A closer look at Charlie Adelson's testimony and the timeline the defense is presenting about an alleged extortion scheme. More
November 2, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 6 Recap
The highlights of Charlie Adelson's first day on the witness stand, and an analysis of his body language during his testimony. More
November 2, 2023
Adelson: I Thought Magbanua’s Ex Was Extorting My Mom
Charlie Adelson testifies that be thought his mother, Donna Adelson, was being extorted by Katherine Magbanua's ex, Sigfredo Garcia. More
November 2, 2023
Adelson Testifies Magbanua Told Him Her Friend Killed Markel
Charlie Adelson tells the jury that Katherine Magbanua told him her friend killed Dan Markel, and the friend was demanding a third of $1M. More
November 2, 2023
Charlie Adelson Describes His Relationship with Katherine Magbanua
Charlie Adelson discusses dating Katherine Magbanua, saying she was fun at first, but she was more interested in getting serious than he was. More
November 2, 2023
Charlie Adelson Takes the Stand
Charlie Adelson takes the stand in his own defense, denies arranging Dan Markel's murder, talks about childhood, schooling, and dental career. More
November 2, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Family Dynamics
Recorded phone calls played in Charlie Adelson's trial are giving greater insights into the relationships he had with his mother and sister. More
November 1, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 5 Recap
The jury heard a phone call between Donna Adelson and an undercover agent, and Charlie Adelson announced he would take the stand on Thursday. More
November 1, 2023
Damning Phone Call Between Donna Adelson and Undercover Cop
Donna Adelson had one phone call with an undercover cop posing as a Latin Kings gang member. That call was played for the jury today. More
November 1, 2023
What Happened When an Undercover Blackmailer Approached Donna Adelson
FBI agent says the bureau intercepted thousands of calls and did a "bump" where they had an undercover blackmailer approach Donna Adelson. More
November 1, 2023
What Did Wendi Adelson See at Murder Scene?
Court TV's Julia Jenae returns to the scene of Dan Markel's murder and the area where Wendi Adelson was driving on that day. More
October 31, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: What Was Donna Adelson’s Involvement?
An analysis of the evidence in Charlie Adelson's case that appears to implicate his mother, Donna, as part of the plot to kill Dan Markel. More
October 31, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
The judge admonished members of the gallery for their behavior as the jury saw videos of secret recordings of Charlie Adelson. More
October 31, 2023
Adelson: 37 is Too Old, Even if She’s a Victoria’s Secret Model
In a wiretapped call, Charlie Adelson tells his mother that he wouldn't date a 37-year-old even if she was a Victoria's Secret model. More
October 31, 2023
Judge Orders Removal of Dan Markel’s Mother
Ruth Markel is escorted out of court because her phone went off; judge threatens gallery with expulsion if there are more distractions. More
October 31, 2023
Julie’s Opening Statement: Trick or Treat!
What if Donna and Harvey Adelson open their door for trick or treaters and it turns out to be police with warrants for their arrests? More
October 31, 2023
Charlie Adelson’s ex says he paid for ex-brother-in-law’s murder
Charlie Adelson’s ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua testified that Charlie Adelson masterminded and paid for the murder of Dan Markel. More
October 31, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap
Convicted co-conspirator Katherine Magbanua took the stand before the jury heard secret recordings of Charlie Adelson and saw text messages. More
October 30, 2023
Magbanua Admits She Knew the Job Was a Murder, Not Just a Roughing Up
Katherine Magbanua admits she knew the job entailed killing Dan Markel, and that it was not simply a roughing up. More
October 30, 2023
Katherine Magbanua: I Lied to Save Myself But Now I’m Being Truthful
Katherine Magbanua admits she lied at trial to save herself; but insists she's now telling the truth. She said she turned down a plea deal. More
October 30, 2023
Co-conspirator Katherine Magbanua Testifies in Charlie Adelson Trial
Katherine Magbanua, who was convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder in Dan Markel's death, testifies. More
October 30, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Co-conspirator on Cross-Examination
Luis Rivera is on cross-examination in the case against Charlie Adelson. Rivera pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Dan Markel's death. More
October 30, 2023
