FL - FSU Law Professor Dan Markel Murdered by Hitmen-Donna Adelson Upcoming Trial - *5 Guilty* #28

[Going Rogue]

Tomorrow, Oct 4 will be 1 month since DA’s conviction. I believe that constitutes a “few weeks”. Curiously awaiting the next step, whatever that may be.

IMO, there is a misalignment between the expectations set by all the internet pundits and the expectations that were set by the DA’s office post Donna’s conviction. Jack Campbell & Georgia Cappleman chose their words very carefully, and despite that, people interpret their words in a way that suits their wishes rather than what seems to be reality.

 

[Going Rogue]

I was looking in to how indictments for 1st degree murder work in Florida and it seems convoluted and lengthy and the State need to ensure they have their ducks in a row before going before a grand jury. If they go in unprepared because they've rushed their indictment application and its denied WA gets to walk free and most likely will never be charged. So I can see why it may take months to prepare, like a mini trial I suppose.

If a decision is made to indict someone for first-degree murder, a prosecutor should have a very high level of confidence, 95% or more, in securing a conviction. With that level of confidence, drafting a solid probable cause affidavit and presenting the case to a grand jury should be a cakewalk. That’s not to minimize the importance of having their ‘ducks in a row’, but if the case is strong enough, obtaining a grand jury indictment should not be an issue. The challenge with the case against Wendi, is what I have argued for years, it is not very strong, and meeting the burden of proof will be difficult. However, getting a grand jury to approve an indictment should not be an issue, as it is a one-sided presentation where Wendi has no representation. It's been over 11 years since Dan’s murder, if they have or had plans to indict Wendi they have had plenty of time to get their ducks in a row.

 

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It's been over 11 years since Dan’s murder, if they have or had plans to indict Wendi they have had plenty of time to get their ducks in a row.

That is what is concerning me. They're not putting together a new indictment application, they've had the bulk of it on their desks for years. Some new evidence has surfaced, but it doesn't take months to amend an indictment. If she's not been arrested by October end of month then she won't be.