Ruth Markel: We've had a life filled with unimageable pain and heartbreak."Dan was a devoted father and son," she said. "He was a caring and inspiring person."
Ruth Markel thanks legacy media, YouTubers, podcasters etc. for keeping Dan Markel's memory alive."If Tallahassee is known for football, it should be known for prosecution and law enforcement," she said.
"Danny's absence leaves a hole in the center of our lives no matter where we go," Ruth Markel said. She's giving a powerful victim impact statement while Donna Adelson sobs in the background.
Jackie Fulford, one of Donna's defense lawyers, is just staring into space.
Phil Markel, Dan Markel's father, is addressing the court.
It's the duality of everything that sticks out. Just a few minutes ago, supporters of the Markels *and* of the Adelsons came into the media room to get pizza. Now, we're hearing about Dan Markel's life. It is surreal, especially for those impacted
Phil Markel: In the Jewish tradition, we have a saying that we wish people live to 120. I hope Donna lives to 120, alone, in her prison cell. "My only short question to Donna: Was it worth it?"
Judge Everett: I will adjudicate Donna Adelson guilty at this time. The sentence will be imposed at a later date."The appropriate screening needs to take place (at the jail) where the defendant is in an area where she isn't subject to self harm," Judge Everett said.
And with that, the court is in recess. Sentence will be formally imposed on October 14. Donna Adelson leaves court convicted of killing Dan Markel, conspiring to do so and in fact soliciting his murder.
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