Dan Markel murder: Charlie Adelson trial - Day 8 - VERDICT WATCH

GAVEL-TO-GAVEL COVERAGE: The Tallahassee Democrat will livestream each day of the trial of Charlie Adelson from the courthouse in Tallahassee. Watch on Tallahassee.com and the Tallahassee Democrat's Facebook and KZbin pages. For best viewing experience: Download the Tallahassee Democrat app to watch and receive text alerts on when to watch - from opening arguments to the verdict. The Democrat will keep the livestream rolling as the jury deliberates.

[@weeyee60]

From sitting in the lap of luxury, to an 8’x10’ cell, with a stainless steel bed. From bragging about your millions, to asking your folks for commissary funds. From The Adelson Institute, to being institutionalized.

[@iveliserojas612]

For getting in ur sister life to make ur crazy mom happy I guess mommy next

[@iveliserojas612]

You should of mind ur business and let that spoil brat do r because I’m 100 percent u told ur to keep me out I be the one they go after I’m ex wife it why she smart but ask a ? Who the one who got to move got all hes million everything because u was going to ur mom showing ur divorce papers she new her family Gona take care of she snit it what they always take care Wendi it pathetic

[@God.Almighty]

dude was a high end doctor, obviously smart and savvy enough to get to where he was in life. but he hung out with reprobates and dregs of society. his friends and associates all seem to be in lower socioeconomic classes and not so refined, let alone criminals. no insults intended to any class but people usually hang inside their own cliques, very strange.

[@HannadayFLO]

Lap of luxury - did you see his house?! 😂 I know what you mean. 👍🏼

[@HannadayFLO]

@@God.Almightythose "dregs" aren't murderers like him!

[@junesmith6689]

If Raushburn thinks he was putting Georgia off her “ rythym” by rustling papers he was sure WRONG Go Georgia. ✌️Now get the rest of the family

[@SharonJoy58]

And that smirk !!! Smelling his fingers.. 🤮

[@Madridme3]

Raushbaum is a minor leaguer.

[@Chri-o7l]

Like I said, in another video, this judge is something I’ve never seen except one time and that is excellent. He’s very laid-back. He’s very in tune. And very good at his job something you don’t see in judges nowadays

[@loislane856]

I’ve watched the verdict 5 times just to make sure it’s not a dream. JUSTICE has been served. Im sure the Latin kings will love a dentist on call😅

[@patricias5122]

Ha! You can set your mind at ease....the monster's been imprisoned, and now the Markels can begin to heal.

[@Louielinguini]

Never before realized how addictive these sensational trials.

[@desertlumi1420]

I have watched this verdict for unhealthy amount of time so far

[@lmja5046]

@@desertlumi1420 Me too! I stumbled across one of these on the Lawyer You Know channel and have binge-watched these for the past 5 days...looking forward to the verdict! The only one I believed so far was Luis Rivera

[@asamatteroffact9247]

Finally, the smirk is wiped off of his and Rashbaums's faces!

[@beck4218]

Rashbaum is an embarrassment

[@barbdixon7785]

Brilliant police work in this case. Well done all!

[@Trac82]

Juries are very weak today. They are far from brilliant.

[@kennytesta9312]

@@Trac82they got this one right

[@KayValero]

@@Trac82 I’m an attorney and there is no data that shows any trend in juries being more or less likely to convict. So you really just made this up lol

[@faciegraham8323]

He is literally turning green! What’s done in the dark always comes to light. If justice isn’t served, many people will weep

[@Trac82]

Yeah, sure.

[@lilithstribe]

The Prosecutor makes me smile for some reason. She is so wonderfully human, inassuming but absolutely on top of it and relentless in her persuit of justice.

[@janpierzchala2004]

Outstanding woman

[@nancysmith404]

I personally think Wendi was jealous of Dan and his great success at FSU. He is so loved and missed. Wendi is accustomed to being showered with accolades, the smartest girl in high school and spoiled rotten. She is so arrogant and she has a hard time telling the truth. To all you men out there beware of this black widow!

[@HannadayFLO]

I don't believe she was THAT clever. She may have got a lot via paid scholarships and Harvey's political connections - they're real! Also, Wendi only got a job because they wanted Dan.

[@aramgill603]

She was clever criminal.@@HannadayFLO

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Me thinks Wendis day is coming.

[@HannadayFLO]

@@LadyOaksNZ🤞

[@InAnotherTimeGirl]

Don’t think she could get a man now. LOLOL

[@jameslomenzo1139]

The defense attorney knew Charlie didn't have a chance, i don't think any attorney could have gotten Charlie out of this, Rash was just looking for a reasonable doubt.

[@chilenitaprotrump]

They say... family is everything. A family who commits the crime together deserves to do the time together. Wendi & Donna sent Charlie. Harvey knew all along. Charlie sent Katie. Katie sent Sigfredo. Like Dan, Sig was a father who fell for a diabolical woman but took Dan's life and is now doing life. Now, Charlie faces life in prison. The circle is almost full. Wendi, Donna, and Harvey are next. Wendi played dumb. Unlike Dan's family, none of Charlie's family members showed up to support him because Donna & Harvey planned on pleading the 5th - HIS OWN FAWKING PARENTS, mind you... Wendi only showed up to testify to try to save her own arse because all four culprits are GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY. I was SO relieved to find out the Jury got it right. They did a fabulous job. Fry in HELL Charlie. Can't WAIT for Donna's, Wendi's, and Harvey's indictment, although Harvey might get away with it.

[@Nurturing2]

BRILLIANT analysis!!!

[@markieffmorris9263]

Donna is a slam dunk case and the stress will drive Harvey into the ground. All that’s left will be their Botox basket case of a daughter, Nostrildamus

[@chilenitaprotrump]

@markieffmorris9263 Well said. Harvey might deteriorate and pass away from all of it. Dude was aware, but how could he go against 2 Karens and a Darrin.

[@Jo.lawler]

I love the passion in your post!

[@Karen44332]

Georgia and Sarah so professional. If I was there that day I would’ve given you two a big hug for totally doing an awesome job. I don’t think I’ve ever followed a trial like I followed this one thank God for you two to put this monster in prison rest of his life Dan Markel justice now we need the rest of them. I pray that one day Wendy will be arrested because she is definitely the one that did all this. Thank you again ladies

[@sharonparker8324]

Great job Georgia. Wonderful to see Carl and John Steinbeck togeather for the verdict. My favorite crime reporters.

[@Em-sv3ks]

I'm such a fan of Georgia. She's amazing.

[@markieffmorris9263]

8:32:10 Charlie learns his fate 8:34:38 Clerk makes it official Charlie has no friends or family there. Everyone else in the room is going home and he’s reminded that the rest of the world will get along just fine without him and probably would have been even better, if he’d never been born at all.

[@lenkapenka6976]

I like the judge... seems a decent man

[@ebaylistentomusic]

Charlie has earned a place in the Totally Fucked Hall of Fame

[@mialily206]

Rashy fidgets, Sniffs his fingers, smirks and writes something down when Georgia hits on the ridiculous,Sniffs his fingers, takes a fake sip, acts like what she is saying is silly,adjusts his giant cufflinks..all the while knowing his client is toast! Charlie sits there with furrowed brows the whole time.

[@Vanf00]

Charlie looks at him as if to say wtf dude? I'm screwed abs you're smiling? Lol

[@friendlyskiespodcast]

Its baffling Charlie thought killing the father of two kids would work out for him.

[@lly8598]

Donna wanted to show Charlie she was a big shot. Charlie wanted to show Katie he was a big shot. Katie wanted to show Charlie she could make shit happen. Sigfredo Garcia wanted to show a Katie he was a big shot. Rivera wanted to show Garcia he was a big shot.

[@CowboyGirl007]

Thank you jurors for just verdict!

[@dianelaner5114]

Donna Adelson just got arrested at Miami airport.

[@nigelbutler5040]

She was on her way to the space 🌌 station.lol 😂😂😆😆 so she will not be arrested

[@MadelynJolie]

For those of you whom thought her cross- examination was weak and that he'd be acquitted.... I told you, you were WRONG! Georgia is a Master Lawyer.... She knew exactly how to get him

[@rsera42O]

Now she is going to get cheeky Donna & Wendi, 🤣😂🤥👨🏾‍⚖️

[@brendab2918]

I said the same. She didn’t need to go hard or be super dramatic. The evidence speaks volumes and all she had to do was present it brilliantly and she DID!

[@Louielinguini]

Her cross weak no matter how often or loudly one shouts from the mountain top to the contrary; weakness was defendant’s version which was wholly absurd. His demeanor on stand defeated him as well; its arrogance and mockery.

[@asamatteroffact9247]

Yes, Georgia is putting them away one at a time! Georgia I love your style, no jumping up and down making loud noises; just allowing the truth to shine through! THE TRUTH IS ALWAYS THE SAME, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW!!!

[@faciegraham8323]

Makes me wonna go back to school and start learning under her. She literally told him in cross “oh we’re gonna get to where you fit in all this” now she’s priced it

[@BonnieVanbeek]

It all adds up, innocent guy dead ,family guilty and where’s Wendy ,,fake woman . What has she done to the whole family including Dans. She needs to be held accountable 😊

[@retnamyoga]

Charlie can now have a lot of boyfriends

[@fishgills5317]

How any woman would want to be with him is beyond me. Talk about walk of shame!!

[@af5235]

So, how does this RICO family explain to Wendi's kids their Uncle has been found guilty of killing their father...

[@ketoforlife5770]

Sadly they’ll comvince the kids that the father’s family made this happen, making the family divide even bigger.

[@HannadayFLO]

Rico?

[@debbiejones4935]

​@@HannadayFLOThe Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (I had to look it up!)

[@HannadayFLO]

@@debbiejones4935thankyou!

[@happygolucky7020]

They'll explain it with more lies.

[@Ryann1432]

I ❤Georgia! My thoughts and prayers I’m sending to the Markel family. I kinda feel bad for Rashbaum- you don’t really get too much to work with when CA is your client. I hope this helps the Markel’s continue with faith on justice for Dan. ❤

[@Joedirtt]

Camt wait till netflix picks this up

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Yeah they'll probably make a movie but I'm sure they'll be a lot of books first

[@PeterCallinicos-t8z]

It will be a 27 episode series.😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

He actually believed he was going to be found not guilty he gave away all his jail properties figuring he wasn't returning that's funny

[@gaypirate]

Did he really?? Omg lol

[@jameslomenzo1139]

Yea and his mother was outside with his suitcase pack, now she's sitting in jail. This whole family is evil.

[@mariejames3670]

What a group.

[@Vanf00]

Gave away his socks! Lol

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Watching rottenbum constantly sniffing his fingers and his greasy smirky facials next to Chawlies woe-is-me-im-toast grimaces in the lead up to the guilty verdict is pure gold 🔥 Justice for Dan will be complete after Donna AND Wendis guilty verdicts!

[@Finneganbeginagain1]

The desperation just oozes from his facial expressions. Him and his sister have an idea of what innocence looks like. Hers (in a courtroom not the interview room) is head tilting, wide eyed, mouth slightly open. (Interview room it’s, immediately bawling, high pitched vocals and fake hyperventilating). His is a slightly furrowed brow, rapid blinking and mouth slightly open. Neither looks authentic or like actual innocence.

[@Kaptiv8edme]

Still don’t understand why they hated Dan so much.

[@jaydf2180]

Probably circled around the fact they wanted Wendi to move to south Florida with the rest of the adelsons and the court was siding with dan and saying no… they felt this was their solution to win over the court! 😢

[@durbanlarney]

Charlie and I were good friends way back when… he would flip a great burger but now must enjoy pressed turkey for Christmas. All his own doing… so Sad

[@SparkleServal]

“Two dudes,” “hot mess” and “prize fighter of verbosity” 😆👍🏼👍🏼 AND she gets in a Mike Meyers joke. Go, Georgia, GO!!!!!

[@Nurturing2]

Extremely personable❣️ Thank you, Georgia & Sarah!!!

[@Stevros999]

In one of the trials she said "katherine magbanua's augmented testimony" 😂😂

[@Stevros999]

"June Umchinda's tooth pulling testimony" ( GC) .... that's an exact quote btw 😂😂

[@SparkleServal]

@@Stevros999 HAHAHHAHAAA I didn’t catch those!!! The woman is brilliant!

[@HerbieCassidy]

at 811 Donna texted Wendi ,they are on the way over to fix the TV that's in the living r, at 820 Wendi texted Charlie "this is so sweet " then Wendi erased that texted, how awful can a person be

[@rsera42O]

Just horrible people, clearly they were all involved… why would she delete that txt message… it screams conciseness of guilt! Screams! Looking forward to Donna’s conviction & Wendi’s arrest!

[@melisakirby2339]

Smug face turned to fear face.

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

That look said it all

[@gingersnap1552]

Hmmmm I wonder if Wendi was supposed to be the one to find Dan shot at his home?? She was curious about how he made it to the hospital. Calling 911 would have solidified her innocence combined with the other plans she had that day. She never arranged for a babysitter for the kids so she could go to that party. She also called Dan shortly after he was shot. 🤔 Still more to do in this case.

[@gloriatasksbirungi242]

Verdict: 8:31:54

[@vinodaggarwal5216]

Starting Jan 2023, I had subscribed to newspaper Tallahassee Democrat. For nearly 10 months I paid the monthly fee and even for a single day, I didnt receive the newspaper Naturally there is a suspicion that someone insude the Tallahasse Democrat office was stealing my subscription payments and stopping the newspaper Is there anyway I can request: a. refund of 10 months of payments. cash - no favors b. an official investigation against this theft

[@TrainerInTraining]

what do you expect from a sneaky thieving Democrat?

[@martinreagan5083]

Charlie should have took a plea deal instead this stump lawyer took all his money

[@diandie1838]

@martinreagan5083 Was he offered one?

[@martinreagan5083]

@@diandie1838 they want Wendi

[@Vanf00]

Georgia's face at 5:06:44 is priceless lol

[@sprucetip1495]

THE BEST! Wonder what she was ‘meh’ing about 😂😂

[@trmmbrown2389]

Wendi needs to be charged

[@rsera42O]

Extortion layaway plan 💴, kissy💋faces 😂🤣😅

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

This whole extortion story is just Ludacris and laughable

[@Joedirtt]

Chuck played checkers, Georgia is playing chess!

[@gaypirate]

LOL

[@zilosorno8270]

What hardcore gangster rents a car to go do a murder .

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

These guy's were not brilliant in fact they were more like the two stooges

[@debbiejones4935]

I think they were told to get a car similar to her Jeff Lasasse? Not sure, but I think it heard that somewhere in the trial

[@jimbo91262]

Agreed. Georgia's thinking ahead...

[@rsera42O]

5:06:15 looks like things are getting real for Dr. Charles here! 😳

[@God.Almighty]

looking at mama's boy face during most of the trial you can almost tell he's thinking, wtf did i do? how tf did i get involved in this crap? not that he regretted the solicitation, but that he threw away his freedom and his posh life just to please his mommy.

[@rsera42O]

🤣🎯, nailed it! He will have The rest of his life to feel sorry for his mama boy self, 🤣😳🤣

[@simondaughtry4619]

HIs defense was such a farce.....how did he show up with his legal surgeons with that crap? That was legal gross negligence and malpractice. And I am very pleased he has been held accountable.

[@marccohen4571]

Totally agree. A good lawyer would have said this is ridiculous. Rash was terrible and just lied saying we will win.

[@faciegraham8323]

She left no crumbs

[@leerdee]

I don't usually comment on these trials but, in this case I am compelled. The fact that divorce was issued without all issues resolved, almost happened to me. I believe lawyers are necessary and important but some are not. All issues should have been resolved prior to the Judgement of divorce. So sad this man was killed over religion, money and visitation. RIP. Dan. ❤

[@josimpson7999]

Dude thought he was going home…..🤣😂🤣👎

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

He actually gave away all his jail properties counting on not returning that's funny

[@bekind4742]

I just cannot understand the un professional demeanour of CA defence lawyer!- completely inappropriate !

[@SpandexSuperstarr]

The finger sniffing?

[@crissaconway142]

@@SpandexSuperstarr😂😂😂

[@crissaconway142]

I noticed that too. He’s gross.

[@SpandexSuperstarr]

@@crissaconway142 and then Charlie started doing it too 🤣

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Rash Bum and Charlie are cut from rhe same colth

[@bbrcummins1984]

Charlie had it all and threw it away for mommy SMDH

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Yeah crazy isn't it

[@croweater1]

He really did, what a fool. May he regret what he did to Dan and himself for the rest of his life.

[@iveliserojas612]

Georgia needs to understand that some can by the tickets for Wendi she has many guy friends who believe her lies or her bf could by her ticket they need to keep in eye on all that

[@jameslomenzo1139]

Charlie thought he would walk in look at his watch, say to the judge in 15 minutes I have to go but it doesn't work like that.

[@RanitaBarbosina]

2:55:05 Rashy tells Chalie off!!! lol I've heard about this this but never seen it 😅😂

[@mandybradley3079]

Great judge. So professional

[@Rebecky31]

Charles’s lawyer plays with his nose, rifles through papers, looks for his pen all to distract the jury….with as much as the lawyer wipes and tugs on his nose i would think there is a drug habit.

[@markn8866]

I noticed that also…. looked like a complete idiot. No respect whatsoever.

[@MarcellaAble7]

Not to mention smelling his two fingers…gross 😳

[@rsera42O]

Looking forward to Chucks Sentencing, 🤡🤥🦞👨🏾‍⚖️, life in prison! Bye, Bye 👋

[@Rae_777]

I’m surprised Rauschbaum’s closing is so weak when he actually seemed quite energetic & adequately prepared throughout the trial. Even with this many bad facts, he really should have structured his closing to directly refute the elements in the prosecution’s excellent closing

[@Madridme3]

Georgia the Buzzsaw! Epic prosecution.

[@Ryann1432]

5:06:38 that face! ❤

[@markn8866]

Poor fella looks like he had month old shellfish…. Hope Chuckster enjoys prison….

[@carolmarinemom0343]

This all Wendi’s fault. Arrest her!!!!!!!

[@janpierzchala2004]

Charlie got swept from the streets of Miami

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

He definitely was not street wise

[@deanwalker7216]

Defense atty… “believes in the system”. does that include representing an obviously guilty man? with “passion”?

[@Madridme3]

When Georgia called Chawlie a "Momma"s Boy" he suffered....significant shrinkage! And he wasn't in the pool!

[@rsera42O]

“Threading” 😂😂😂, you would think Law School would help with pronunciations…Dude, not to be rude thought it’s “threat·en·ing” you need to sound out the T•en•ING 😮

[@dianelaner5114]

That's all folks.

[@lenkapenka6976]

until episode #2.... the family on trial.... the DA smells blood now

[@dianelaner5114]

@@lenkapenka6976 Donna Adelson just got arrested in Miami

[@JohnSteele-ov1pc]

Michael Scott, for the defense

[@TravisHarris-k9x]

Wendy is next

[@lordvader2060]

Your mom goes to jail.

[@suzannewalley6699]

Well, from the look of his face as the verdict was announced... he know he is gulity! I guess he was only hoping for to confuse the jury.

[@thegardener7721]

It was only a matter of time before he took Katie on a permanent boat ride into the mighty Atlantic. After all...I don't care how much I spend, Katie!

[@mattd6323]

What do you think Charlie said to his counsel when he first sat down in the chair??? Comment and let me know I’m interested.

[@Stevros999]

"I feel sick"

[@Hof79905]

Will they allow Charlie to open the Adelsin dental institute from his prison cell to provide his fellow inmates with low cost effective dental services?

[@JinKiss85]

I wonder if Charlie will start "singing" now 😅😅😅😅

[@ksf9729]

You would think Wendi was 10 years old. They way the family needs to obnoxiously take care of her.

[@HerbieCassidy]

I d think it's a good idea to b involved in a family murder anyway whatsoever, who is going to help u in jail, who will visit

[@Mariettasss]

Does anyone know why the judge used the juror’s names instead of numbers?

[@mariostoumbas6531]

It is actually unusual for that to happen. I heard from experts on after trial analysis that they think the judge made a mistake.

[@bethaltmann868]

Mistrial?

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

Judges discretion in Florida.

[@KayValero]

@@bethaltmann868A mistrial occurs when there is a serious error or misconduct that would result in an unfair trial. The judge calling the jurors by their names does not in any way affect whether Charlie had a fair trial. Also, there is no such thing as a mistrial after the verdict has been rendered.

[@tommybrown9534]

"As long as he's giving gifts to Katie n keeping her happy, the extortion amount wouldn't increase..." meantime he continues to spend more n more money on her so what tf is the point?? 😄😄😄

[@Rangyroth4089]

Are you telling me Harvey didn't know why he's taking a 1 way trip to Vietnam? Also while they were arresting Donna, Harvey never asks the police or Donna what is going on? Or what is this about? So he definitely knew too! The whole family knew and involved.

[@eds1512]

I guess folks dont know how to bite the bullet anymore. Take the 'L' and move on with your life.

[@elizabethkavanagh3411]

I like this judge.....hes a fair man

[@dianecollins9966]

Is his mum and dad there for the verdict?

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

NO

[@BonnieVanbeek]

Guilty as

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Guilty as sin

[@Robert-mo2zn]

Look at the old man in the background taking a snooze

[@lmja5046]

IMO...Thr Adelsons' are GUILTY, its a pitiful shame to take away their fathers name from them so quickly. That was a big deal to me. However, I'm Curious? Could they be trying to do a 2 for 1...Kaddie helping out Dr. CA gets her lost of gifts and trips. Dr. CA being nice and giving things to KM gets him someone to take care of the problem for his mother & sister Then Sigfreido and :Luis would be In jail so she so KM would now have her kids to herself and Wendi too.

[@lmja5046]

And im really confused of Kaddies' behavior. I would like to think that even woman of a gang member would know better than to discuss all their business with anyone that was it a a=gaga

[@denizkurtoglueken8947]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@ksf9729]

1:22:54 exactly when Wendi agreed to the murder of Dan.

[@Claudia-i3s]

Over the hole closing he looks as if he throw up soon. If I had to sit beside him I would have been afraid

[@RanitaBarbosina]

3:41:40 is this witd look for charlie?

[@elizabethkavanagh3411]

Wow Donna is really upset when sending that long email to wendi.......what did wendy tell her mother that. Made her angry at dan........it will all come out in the wash......

[@Stevros999]

Used to be prince charlie and now it's princess charlie

[@tiffaninichole]

58:20

[@TrainerInTraining]

.... what about it

[@tiffaninichole]

3:09:50

[@MAArch-ec7se]

Shocked that the judge poled jurors by their last names.

[@TrainerInTraining]

contrary to what most commenters have said, I do not like this judge. Throughout the other days - laughing, giggling and making inappropriate remarks in front of jury (one was a comment to Defense Lawyer about his volume when getting excited, or something). I just didn't think he was as wonderful as the many others thought

[@jennyraphael5843]

Oh my lord! What a defense! It is so bad. Even if it was true it would never have been believable in the way Charlie’s lawyer is talking and presenting it. He performs so bad. Hope he makes a lot of money on this case because he will have trouble finding work after this case I am afraid. To say the wire is a defense for Charlie completely killed everything. Nothing he says is believable after that.