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Florida State University professor Dan Markel was found in his Tallahassee, Florida, home on Friday. Police say there were no signs of robbery or burglary and have yet to disclose any motive.
According to Tallahassee police, officers found Markel after a neighbor called 911 at about 11 a.m. with reports of a "loud bang."

Markel, 41, was rushed to a local hospital, where he died the following day. "While we cannot release specific information or details regarding this case, the Violent Crimes Unit is releasing that Mr. Markel's cause of death was a fatal gunshot wound to the head," Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo said in a statement.
By Monday, police had categorized the case as a homicide, and according to Tallahassee Police Department spokesman David Northway, Markel was the intended target.
Clues sought in slaying of FSU law professor Dan Markel - CNN
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The following is a fictional skit as a brief sally to elicit levity while we folks await for the gist of the Donna Adelson’s first degree murder trial.

Dr. Harvey Adelson
We are not lepers. Why are our friends and relatives running away from us? Even our dear first born son Dr. Robert Adelson stays far away a part! I don’t get it!

Mrs. Donna Adelson
Me too, I am flabbergasted by our people’s behavior toward us. Further, no matter when and where they all are smelling bad. Disgusting!

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(Fair use composite screenshots)

Dr. Charles Adelson
Stop it Mamma! Excuse me for laughing out loud but you are too funny! If it smells bad no matter with whom, when and where we are, it must be the case that we smell bad.

Wendi Adelson, Esq.
Please, excuse me Charlie. You must speak for yourself only. Even when I don’t take a shower, I smell sweet. From now onward if you all want to communicate, you must go through our respective lawyers!
 
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The State’s argument that the defense could’ve/shouldv’ve tried getting their own records years ago if they were so “exonerating” seemed pretty weak to me. The Judge’s questions made me think he was a bit skeptical about the strength of that argument.

Also it feels like some of DR’s arguments today were stronger than some of his arguments at Charlie’s trial. Interesting to hear all this JMOO tho
 
MTW2011 said:
The State’s argument that the defense could’ve/shouldv’ve tried getting their own records years ago if they were so “exonerating” seemed pretty weak to me. The Judge’s questions made me think he was a bit skeptical about the strength of that argument.

Also it feels like some of DR’s arguments today were stronger than some of his arguments at Charlie’s trial. Interesting to hear all this JMOO tho
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Maybe D and C should have called LE when they were extorted…..
 
cottonweaver said:
So what happened? Any big Defense motions granted? I only managed the first ten minutes before I had to leave.
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This is not complete but here's what I jotted down:

Motion to Dismiss Indictment or Exclude Evidence: Decision Reserved
Motion to Exclude Travel to Vietnam Evidence: Denied
Motion to Exclude Autopsy Photos: Denied
Motion to Move to Smaller Courtroom: Denied
Motion to Exclude Evidence of Cumulative Wealth: Denied in Part, Granted in Part (State can intriduce evidence that Adelson had means to pay million bribe and payments for murder but cannot introduce evidence of general net worth)
Motion To Exlcude Wiretape Calls: Denied
Motion to Exlcude LaCasse Testimony Re: WA's Statement that CA had looked into hiring hitman: Decision Reserved
Motion To Exclude Evidence Re: Boys' Name Change and Denial of Visitation: Decision Reserved
 
cottonweaver said:
Thank you JP. That's an excellent list. x
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My notes-not in order:
Autopsy photos- are in
Travel to Vietnam/looking up on internet non ext. countries-in
LR mention Latin King- Gang member OK-Judge to decide if wording “Latin Kings” -not yet
Courtroom-large- stays but 2-3 first rows vacated
Video audio Matsuri yes-but not transcript
Corbitt- Summary of documents/not expert
Emails and jail calls -in
Def argued late arrest-state said only until KM proffer did they know of money drop
Mentioning Adelsons Millions and bank records- denied. Only “general assets”
Wendi’s book/name changes-out
Markel visitation/Grandparent Act- (I think judge to decide)
Rivera mental health _didn’t understand this one
Hitman/celebration dinner- wasn’t sure
JL issues- Judge to reserve ruling
No jury questionnaire- in person questioning
Keeping Donnas fleeing and internet searches out-denied

Edited- 2-3 rows not 203 rows!
 
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Knitpicker said:
My notes-not in order:
Autopsy photos- are in
Travel to Vietnam/looking up on internet non ext. countries-in
LR mention Latin King- Gang member OK-Judge to decide if wording “Latin Kings” -not yet
Courtroom-large- stays but 203 first rows vacated
Video audio Matsuri yes-but not transcript
Corbitt- Summary of documents/not expert
Emails and jail calls -in
Def argued late arrest-state said only until KM proffer did they know of money drop
Mentioning Adelsons Millions and bank records- denied. Only “general assets”
Wendi’s book/name changes-out
Markel visitation/Grandparent Act- (I think judge to decide)
Rivera mental health _didn’t understand this one
Hitman/celebration dinner- wasn’t sure
JL issues- Judge to reserve ruling
No jury questionnaire- in person questioning
Keeping Donnas fleeing and internet searches out-denied
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IMO ‘the money drop’ is the most important ruling that has a ‘realistic’ chance. Losing this would be a major blow to the prosecution’s case.

As much criticism as Rashbaum seems to get, I think he made very solid arguments today and argued them well. People that criticize his competency seem to do it out of their hatred of his clients.
 
Am just catching up now with the replay sites now. I only got to the waiver before I had to leave.

Looking at her, I wonder what Wendi & Harvey were feeling? Surely they must have watched it on a livestream?
Presumably Leon County is still no visit and tablet/calls only? So this would be the first time they have seen her since last year?

That must be quite a shock
 
Going Rogue said:
IMO ‘the money drop’ is the most important ruling that has a ‘realistic’ chance. Losing this would be a major blow to the prosecution’s case.

As much criticism as Rashbaum seems to get, I think he made very solid arguments today and argued them well. People that criticize his competency seem to do it out of their hatred of his clients.
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It makes you wonder why he didn't do this for Charlie.

Yes mold and listeria. I used to buy Boars head but I no longer eat luncheon meats unless it’s from Trader joe/organic.
I had noticed they don;t keep track of the date they opened it and it could be just sitting there for more days than it should. They just put plastic wrap on it until they slice it for the next person. Food nowadays is scary.
 
cottonweaver said:
Am just catching up now with the replay sites now. I only got to the waiver before I had to leave.

Looking at her, I wonder what Wendi & Harvey were feeling? Surely they must have watched it on a livestream?
Presumably Leon County is still no visit and tablet/calls only? So this would be the first time they have seen her since last year?

That must be quite a shock
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I heard as of 2/2024 they now have visitation allowed, someone mentioned that on a chat. They said Wendi is free to visit her mother. I can imagine how they feel. People were criticizing her appearance but I love the silver on her. The blond looked dull and washed out. Her new growth looks very healthy and she filled out. Her eyes looked clear compared to the Xanax looking eyes at her arrest.
 
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