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THE MEDDLER: DONNA ADELSON TRIAL - DAY 8 - FULL LEGAL ANALYSIS - AD FREE
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8:00:35Now Playing🔴 LIVE COVERAGE of Day 8 of the Donna Adelson Trial - Will Donna Testify?
The trial of Donna Adelson, also known as The Meddler, the 75-year-old South Florida matriarch accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is finally here. Join us as we break down every key moment from the courtroom — from jury selection to testimony and the verdict.
BACKGROUND OF THE CASE
Dan Markel, a respected FSU law professor, was shot in his garage on July 18, 2014 in a murder-for-hire plot.
The alleged motive: a bitter custody dispute between Markel and his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, after she was blocked from moving their children closer to her family in South Florida.
Over the years, multiple co-conspirators have been convicted:
Charlie Adelson – Donna’s son, serving life in prison.
Katherine Magbanua – Charlie’s then-girlfriend, also serving life.
Sigfredo Garcia – The hitman, serving life.
Luis Rivera – The getaway driver, serving 19 years after cooperating.
In November 2023, weeks after her son’s conviction, Donna was arrested at Miami International Airport as she attempted to flee to Vietnam, a country with no U.S. extradition treaty.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TRIAL
Daily courtroom updates: key testimony, cross-examinations, and legal analysis.
Critical witnesses: family members, investigators, and associates tied to the conspiracy.
Inside strategies from both the defense and the prosecution as the case unfolds.
Emotional drama and shocking revelations in a case that’s captivated the nation for over a decade.
Stay with us for live commentary, expert legal insights, and interactive Q&A as we follow this gripping trial every step of the way.
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