Jury finds Florida man guilty of murder of Toronto-born law professor
"The verdicts handed down Friday muddle not only the case against Magbanua - if retried - but also any charges that could be brought against additional people of interest in the case, especially the financiers behind the murder-for-hire scheme prosecutors have alleged throughout the court proceedings.
While Magbanua took the stand in her own defence during the trial, Garcia declined.
His lawyers said they will consider their options
“If there's ever a time for Mr. Garcia to co-operate, it would be now, but that's obviously a decision he'll have to make,” Zangeneh said in an interview later Friday.
Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman made her theory clear during court proceedings - even after Garcia's verdicts were delivered - that the family of Markel's former wife, Wendi Adelson, had a role in his execution-style killing, even if no charges have been filed."