Donna Adelson Motion Hearing | Court TV Podcast
This episode features Donna Adelson's testimony in a pretrial hearing requesting bail for being charged in the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. More
March 3, 2025
Donna Adelson
Donna Adelson was found guilty on all counts related to the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. She plotted his death along with her son, Charlie. Mother and son were both convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. Charlie was convicted in 2023. Donna was convicted in 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
Adelson in protective custody: Says she was extorted, attacked in jail
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 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
Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2025
From murder conspiracies to killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high profile trials in 2025. 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
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
The Case Against Donna Adelson | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Julia Jenaé examines the case against Donna Adelson and her alleged involvement in the murder-for-hire plot of her former 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
Dan Markel’s legacy on the 10th anniversary of his death
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 transfers to South Dakota prison
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
Donna Adelson cites Jewish holidays in request to speed up trial
Donna Adelson has asked for a judge to move her trial date up two weeks, to accommodate the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. More
March 26, 2024
Prosecutors: No plea deal for Donna Adelson
Donna Adelson, who appeared at the court hearing via Zoom, spoke only briefly to the judge as he set a trial date for Sept. 30. More
February 13, 2024
The Case Against Donna Adelson | Closing Arguments Podcast
PODCAST: Vinnie Politan meticulously examines the case against Donna Adelson, exploring the dynamics within the Adelson family. More
February 12, 2024
Katherine Magbanua is looking for pen pals in prison
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
Charlie Adelson trashes ‘inbred’ jurors in jail calls to his mom
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 formal arraignment and emergency motions hearing
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
Charlie Adelson sentenced in Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial
UPDATE: Charlie Adelson, the wealthy Florida dentist convicted in Dan Markel's death, spoke before he was formally given life without parole. More
December 11, 2023
Donna Adelson wants out on house arrest, files emergency motion
Donna Adelson, seeking either a psychological evaluation or release on house arrest, filed a motion detailing grim conditions she's endured. More
December 6, 2023
Charlie Adelson spent 35 hours on phone with mom week of her arrest
Charlie Adelson spent 35 hours on the phone with his mother, Donna Adelson in the week between his conviction and her arrest. More
November 29, 2023
Donna Adelson arraigned in Leon County court
Donna Adelson was transferred from Miami to Tallahassee this morning where she's set to be arraigned before a Leon County judge. More
November 21, 2023
Grand jury indicts Donna Adelson days after airport arrest
Donna Adelson was indicted by a grand jury on charges she arranged for the murder of her former son-in-law. More
November 15, 2023