Donna Adelson Indicted by Grand Jury
A Leon County grand jury indicted Donna Adelson on charges she arranged for the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel. More
November 15, 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.
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
Prosecutor: Donna Adelson Arrested on Jetway at Airport
Investigators say that Donna Adelson was taken into custody while on a jetway, trying to flee to Vietnam from Miami International Airport. More
November 14, 2023
Prosecutors: Donna Adelson discussed plans to flee U.S. before booking flights
Donna Adelson was arrested at the airport after purchasing tickets to Vietnam and telling her son that she was getting her affairs in order. More
November 14, 2023
Donna Adelson Arrested
Donna Adelson was reportedly arrested on an out-of-county warrant. Her son, Charlie, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Dan Markel. More
November 14, 2023
After the Verdict: Ruth Markel Talks to Court TV
Dan Markel's mother, Ruth, says she is "relieved," "pleased" and "grateful" after a jury convicted Charlie Adelson of murder. More
November 7, 2023
Adelson defense team wants to interview jurors after concerns raised
Charlie Adelson's defense team wants to interview the jury that found him guilty after a juror raised concerns about a group text chat. More
November 7, 2023
Remembering Dan Markel: Divorce Lawyer and Ex Student Talk to Court TV
Stephen Webster, who represented Markel in post-divorce proceedings, said Donna was the driving force behind the vitriol towards Markel. More
November 7, 2023
‘Stay tuned’: What’s Next After Charlie Adelson’s Guilty Verdict
Prosecutors answer whether there will be more charges filed and the Markel family reacts after Charlie Adelson's guilty verdict. More
November 6, 2023
Florida dentist convicted in murder of his former brother-in-law
Despite his claims that he was the victim of an extortion plot, Charlie Adelson was convicted in the murder of his former brother-in-law. More
November 6, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
A jury deliberated for several hours before returning a verdict for Charlie Adelson, who was charged with planning the murder of Dan Markel. More
November 6, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: State’s Rebuttal Closing Argument
Prosecutor Georgia Cappleman delivers the State's rebuttal closing in FL v. Charlie Adelson. Adelson is charged in the murder of Dan Markel. More
November 6, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Defense Attorney Daniel Rashbaum delivers his closing argument in FL v. Charlie Adelson. Adelson is charged in the murder of Dan Markel. More
November 6, 2023
Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Georgia Cappleman delivers the State's closing in FL v. Charlie Adelson. The defendant is charged in the murder of law professor Dan Markel. More
November 6, 2023
FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial
The jury deliberated for several hours before finding Charlie Adelson guilty of plotting the murder of his former brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More
November 6, 2023
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
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
