Charlie Adelson Hired Hitmen to Kill Ex-Brother-In-Law During Heated Custody Battle: Prosecutor

In the opening statements of the hitman conspiracy trial, the prosecutor said Florida dentist Charlie Adelson allegedly hired three hitmen to murder FSU law professor and his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. The state claims this was a "highly emotionally charged situation," referring to the relationship between Adelson and Markel, as there was an ongoing custody battle between the two families. The state says Adelson said his divorce gift was to get his ex-wife “a TV because hiring a hitman was too expensive.” Adelson faces up to life in prison if convicted.
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[@lissaspeaks]

He is blinking his life away 😂

[@tommybrown9534]

😄😄😄

[@toddpronti3323]

Surreal isn’t it Charlie….Never thought It would be you sitting in that chair listening to the States opening in the trial that is going to put you away for life!!!!

[@lissaspeaks]

You have history???

[@torilllundborn7899]

And for us unknown this Charlie look mild and sympatic...it is SOOO SAD that He was pushed to be within this horrible crime..

[@Masaichi-ux5lf]

The prosecution lawyer is amazing. It is like she is testifying. Her disinterest in her delivery aggravates the defense. She forces the pace..and tone. She is the tone and the truth. Nice.

[@clblackburn1111]

I could not agree more. She spoke as though she were at her dining room table chatting with guests. I found it incredibly refreshing.

[@belleslettres354]

😂 “Puzzle pieces!”

[@rembo183]

@@clblackburn1111 - Yes, she’s extremely calm and reasonable in her tone and overall approach. Her personality is agreeable and not overzealous or aggressive. She’s a credible and professional prosecutor. But, she could be more dramatic at times. After all this was a really horrific murder. However the results were excellent!

[@RKarmaKill]

The whole Adelson family is going to jail ALL because Dan Markel LOVED HIS CHILDREN !!!

[@yankeedoodle6293]

What a brilliant prosecutor. ❤

[@captainjackson6135]

Charlie knows he is going to prison.

[@standback5806]

I’d like to hear the wire tap between Donna and Charlie.

[@manchesterisblue1023]

not if the defense ask him what his religion is, in the United States he is untouchable with that religion

[@asyablake]

@@standback5806there are tons of the wire taps posted on KZbin. If you look up the wiretaps you should be able to find them easily. There are wire taps for him and Katie’s calls too!

[@doygazgar]

TIGHT NIT FAMILY? Not 1 member of his family are their to support him 😅 donna and wendi will be next sitting behind the defence table sooner than later 😅

[@astrialindah2773]

That has got to hit Charlie hard, right? Wendy's a witness and then she boogies her butt out of there to go back home..... Great support!😂😂

[@JUST_COMMENTARY]

I wonder why Donna Isnt or hasnt been called to testify?

[@shefboyarde]

*knit

[@MarkEnriquez1971]

This opening statement by the prosecution was scientifically factual. She told it in order and the evidence, wire taps, motives, explanation of the bump and events afterwards, etc, and with that it scientifically proves not only Charlie but also Donna Adelson are guilty with ZERO DOUBT.

[@Msanabanana1973]

I can’t wait to see Wendi charged and on trial

[@asyablake]

@@Msanabanana1973there is absolutely ZERO proof that she had anything to do with it. Zero. Even the state says that Donna said the bump had to do with her and Charlie. Donna and Charlie. They kept Wendi in the dark completely. Sure she figured it out after the fact, and probably regretted a lot of what she said about her brother in her original police interview, but she didn’t have a hand in having Dan killed. It was her very overbearing mother.

[@asyablake]

@@Msanabanana1973Donna is the one that set up the tv repair. Donna is the one Best Buy originally called on the day of the murder to set the time up. Donna called or texted Wendi to let her know they were coming. Wendi even said she thought they called her mom because it was bought on her best buy account. Wendi didn’t do it. Didn’t set it up and didn’t know.

[@rembo183]

@@Msanabanana1973 - I don’t think that’ll happen unless Charlie flips. Otherwise insufficient evidence!

[@tommybrown9534]

Amazing how this defendent thought he'd be acquitted with his genuis defense

[@doygazgar]

Georgia cappleman and sarah kathryn dugan are the strongest prosecution team I've ever witnessed and its only day 3 👌 Daniel rashbaum is totally out of his depth 😊

[@rembo183]

Ok …now we just need to wait for the jury verdict to validate your opinion. Patience is a virtue.

[@RKarmaKill]

Noted opinion is validated 🎉

[@doygazgar]

@rembo183 and they did, which I was very confident of on day 3 😁

[@rembo183]

@@doygazgar - Yes indeed, factually they had a very strong case with overwhelming evidence of motive, based on the divorce. However I’ve seen strong cases lost on theories f reasonable doubt. A unanimous verdict is hard to get and juries are unpredictable. But in this case it did seem like a slam dunk for the prosecution! Good result!

[@rembo183]

@@doygazgar Yep!

[@mariejames3670]

“Great detective work”. Love that bump too.

[@DavidPeckham-hr7ku]

God Bless Public Service.God Bless Georgia!!!

[@rembo183]

She is a passionate professional prosecutor!

[@DeeDee-il7zk]

Awesome job Sarah!!

[@avasolag6288]

Try watching it with no audio, it’s fantastic. You see the prosecutions strength even more. Basically saying right in their faces that there was no connection or motive between the killers and Dan Markel. Wendi whined to her mom and Charlie about Dan. Charlie’s ex girl Katie conspired with Charlie, Donna and Wendi. Wendi knew Dans schedule for that Fri. She also knew Jeff’s. How in the world she’s not behind bars is astonishing. But then she a very smart person. Question is, will Charlie spend the rest of his life in prison for Wendi? Afterall, this was all for Wendi’s benefit.

[@rembo183]

We know what happened but you need evidence to prove it in a courtroom! That’s the challenge. Obviously the divorce and custody provided a credible motive for Wendi and family.

[@joeyh9116]

This TV is about 5 lol

[@debchiu]

The thought of how afraid Dan must have been after being shot. He must have been in agony and fearful for his 2 little sons. Wendi initiated all of this and she needs to be held accountable.

[@sfsandman4489]

After the 1st bullet it was lights out. Not like getting shot in the foot.

[@ingridcolello4632]

Yes. He's nervous.

[@happygolucky7020]

Yup because he's guilty.

[@avasolag6288]

The great news is Florida State Prison has its own Inmate Dentistry.

[@ingridcolello4632]

😂😂😂 Charlie has a job waiting for him. For $1.00/day!

[@spacenerd9499]

The shaking of his head.... 🤔

[@mauricegoz]

19:50 💰

[@PatrickPutin-yy8ju]

I have been practicing as a criminal lawyer in Connecticut for 44 years and I sit on the New England Board of Roadside Littering. I have never perfected or even heard a better close than Daniel Rushbaums. ⭐️

[@asyablake]

I agree fully! I saw so many people talking bad about him; he is an amazing attorney, his client was just guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

[@mariejames3670]

He worked with what was given to “him”.

[@edbregin2180]

I like Sarah's yu alllll accent and high heels.

[@JUST_COMMENTARY]

Will Donna Adelson be called to testify?

[@joeyh9116]

Not guilty.

[@patrinajasso5689]

I don't think ur watching the case he has several people that say its him with proof. He has no proof that he's been extorted.

[@shefboyarde]

Interesting take

[@January.]

I don't want to hear "y'all" in a courtroom.

[@shefboyarde]

Thank you for letting us know

[@torilllundborn7899]

Soo sad with Charlie who perhaps did this horrible because of her sister pulling him to do so... kill Dan..her husband.. Not seldom that women have done such things All sad

[@asyablake]

It was his mother. Not Wendi! If anyone listened to the trial or has been following this case from the beginning, you’d know that their mother was more than overbearing and she was relentless in putting herself in Wendi’s business and personal life trying to control it thru her son, the defendant.

[@shefboyarde]

More like his mother, not sister

[@manchesterisblue1023]

based on the defendants religion he won't be jailed, his people are too loved by Americans

[@ingridcolello4632]

Nope. Not that much?

[@debchiu]

Luckily, the jurors didn’t take his religious affiliation into consideration.

[@nidiaaracena6460]

This is so sad poor guy🙁

[@Katie-cs2hn]

Yeah poor guy had 10 years freedom before and look at him now🤣