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Closing Arguments takes a closer look at the timeline of events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Vinnie and guests also discuss how the case against suspected gunman Tyler Robinson will develop inside a courtroom. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?MORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/charlie-kirk/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/-ER_FwweJAwWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The image of the suspected shooter who gunned down Charlie Kirk was captured on surveillance video, leading people to wonder: Who is this alleged killer, and why did he do it?#CourtTV - What do YOU think?MORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/charlie-kirk/#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/zW5727c3Bu8Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
The Think Tank is live in the studio with Vinnie to break down the latest news in the investigation into the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot in the neck during a speech on Utah Valley University's campus.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?MORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/charlie-kirk/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/mEuYKKOSZTcWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Vinnie Politan and a panel of guest experts break down bodycam footage from the case against Ruth Miller, an Amish mother accused of drowning her 4-year-old son and telling police, "I gave him to God." #CourtTV What do YOU think?Catch up on the case against #RuthMiller: https://www.courttv.com/tag/ruth-miller/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/qWo3yR7Y5IkWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Vinnie and guests weigh in on the Donna Adelson jury foreperson's decision to tell all on her TikTok account, from her unique observations in court to what she thinks might happen to Donna's daughter, Wendi. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/dKNfx2H3LIUWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
This week on the Bad Speakers Podcast, the crew dives into one of the wildest weeks in hip-hop, sports, and culture. We start with Young Thug's explosive Big Facts interview and the leaked phone calls where he mentions Future, Lil Baby, GloRilla, J. Cole, Drake, and even admits to cheating on R&B star Mariah the Scientist. The guys also debate the reaction to his leaked track “Closing Arguments” and whether the streets still care about following “street codes.” From there, the conversation moves into how Thug's calls allegedly sparked tension between Lil Baby and QC Pee after a massive $300 million deal. The guys also break down the viral “female rap big three” debate featuring Cardi B, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj. Sports fans won't want to miss the crew's takes on the NFL opening weekend, Tom Brady calling Aaron Rodgers the greatest arm talent ever, and the shocking announcement that Mike Tyson will face Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition fight. They also discuss Ciara reportedly changing her son's last name from Future's to Russell Wilson's, plus give their picks for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford mega-fight. The episode wraps with talk on the Clippers' Steve Ballmer & Kawhi Leonard scandal, groundbreaking science news from Japan where people may soon regrow teeth, and Russia unveiling the world's first cancer vaccine with an 80% success rate.
In a special #CrimeCon edition of Closing Arguments, #VinniePolitan is joined by guest experts and an audience of true crime junkies to discuss the #DonnaAdelson case (Should Wendi worry?), the search for baby #EmmanuelHaro, and more.#CourtTV What do YOU think?More Here: https://www.courttv.com/news/court-tv-at-crimecon-2025/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/B23Clw5PiWoWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
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Donna Adelson's defense attorney objected to Georgia Cappleman's closing argument halfway through the prosecution close. The jury was shuffled out and a ruling had to be made on the admissibility of the State's close. Here's why they knew Georgia Cappleman's closing was devastating to Donna Adelson.Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassBecome a channnel member for custom Emojis, first looks and exclusive streams here: https://youtube.com/@robertaglass/joinThank you Patrons!Carol Mumumeci, Therese Tunks, JC, Lizzy D, Elizabeth Drake, Texas Mimi, Barb, Deborah Shults, Debra Ratliff, Stephanie Lamberson, Maryellen Sudol, Mona, Karen Pacini, Jen Buell, Marie Horton, ER, Rosie Grace, B. Rabbit, Sally Merrick, Amanda D, Mary B, Mrs Jones, Amy Gill, Eileen, Wesley Loves Octoberfest, Erin (Kitties1993), Anna Quint, Cici Guteriez, Sandra Loves GatsbyHannna, Christy, Jen Buell, Elle Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie.Get $10 credit towards your next livestream using this affiliate link! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6616403606241280
A special post-verdict edition of Closing Arguments features reactions to #DonnaAdelson's conviction, plus interviews with prosecutor #GeorgiaCappleman as well as victim #DanMarkel's sister, father and mother.#CourtTV What do YOU think?More Here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/rBYJPcK23TYWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/g2fHOyCMKMc Day 9 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on September 4, 2025 and was packed with high-stakes closing arguments! The defense's surprising request to remove lesser included charges, leaving the jury with a direct choice on first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Experience the prosecution's compelling narrative, focusing on Dan Markel's life, Donna Adelson's detailed planning, and the evidence connecting her to the murder plot. Hear how the defense challenged the state's case, arguing no direct evidence before the crime and questioning witness credibility. Emily discuss the intense courtroom exchanges, key legal arguments, and what's next as the world awaits a verdict in this highly anticipated case. RESOURCES Donna Adelson Road So Far - https://youtu.be/rlN7cBdTikw Donna Adelson Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Donna Adelson Trial Daily Case Briefs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH62ToyQCgLbRavztmRy0ohXN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The high-stakes murder trial of Donna Adelson has reached its most dramatic moment yet, as both the prosecution and defense deliver fiery closing arguments in front of a captivated jury. Adelson, accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, now faces the moment of truth. Prosecutors argue that the mountain of evidence – from wiretaps to witness testimony – makes her guilt undeniable, while the defense insists there's still plenty of reasonable doubt. The big question remains: will jurors side with the state's narrative of a calculated family conspiracy, or will they believe Donna Adelson's defense story and send her home free? The verdict could come any moment, and the courtroom tension is at an all-time high.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor
#DonnaAdelson's defense team announced during a pretrial hearing that she would be testifying. However, when the moment of truth came, Adelson stood up and told the judge she wouldn't take the stand.#CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/gpL9URiuYMsWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 2 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 1 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments DESTROY Her Defense | Hidden Killers Live The prosecution came out swinging — and for two straight hours, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman laid out every damning detail tying Donna Adelson to the murder of Dan Markel. In this extended segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch and react in real time as Cappleman: Humanizes Dan Markel as a father, scholar, and victim. Methodically exposes Donna's obsession with controlling Wendy's divorce and relocation battle. Connects the dots from emails and petitions to coded language like “TV repair” used as murder cover. Highlights Donna's planner with Dan's car and license plate, her financial involvement, and her role in laundering payments to Katherine Magbanawa. Reminds the jury of the “bump” sting and Donna's incriminating wiretap statements — including her admission it “involves both of us.” Drives it home with the powdered donuts analogy, showing that Donna is “covered in sugar dust” of guilt. Our panel pulls apart the strategy, the psychology, and the fallout — including whether Cappleman's closing all but sets up the next dominoes: Wendy and Harvey Adelson. This is not just a summary — it's a blow-by-blow of how the prosecution dismantled the defense and positioned Donna Adelson for conviction. What part of the closing argument hit hardest for you — the TV repair alibi, the planner, or the bump sting? Let us know in the comments. Watch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest courtroom coverage and analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument Meltdown | Hidden Killers Live After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we've seen in a high-profile murder trial. In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014 murder of Dan Markel. Instead, what came out was: A grievance-laden monologue that felt more like Donna speaking through her attorney than a legal defense. Odd poster board exhibits and an overhead “artist rendering” that looked more like grade-school projects than courtroom evidence. A “Top Ten List” of names Donna allegedly called Dan Markel — presented as if insulting him somehow proved she wasn't guilty. Repeated attempts to shift blame to Charlie, Wendy, and even Rob Adelson, while insisting Donna was just a meddling mom. The defense's claim that relocation wasn't a motive because “it was over a year earlier” — directly clashing with the state's evidence of continued pressure and Donna's obsession with control. Moments where Fulford seemed to echo Donna's narcissism and rage, airing family grievances instead of laying out a coherent defense strategy. Our panel reacts in real time, ripping apart the weak strategy, the spectacle in the courtroom, and the sense that Donna's team did more to bury her than to save her. Do you think the defense helped or hurt Donna Adelson in their closing? Let us know in the comments. Catch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest true crime trials, analysis, and raw courtroom moments. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #ClosingArguments #DefenseFail #MurderForHire #JusticeForDanMarkel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 1 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments DESTROY Her Defense | Hidden Killers Live The prosecution came out swinging — and for two straight hours, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman laid out every damning detail tying Donna Adelson to the murder of Dan Markel. In this extended segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch and react in real time as Cappleman: Humanizes Dan Markel as a father, scholar, and victim. Methodically exposes Donna's obsession with controlling Wendy's divorce and relocation battle. Connects the dots from emails and petitions to coded language like “TV repair” used as murder cover. Highlights Donna's planner with Dan's car and license plate, her financial involvement, and her role in laundering payments to Katherine Magbanawa. Reminds the jury of the “bump” sting and Donna's incriminating wiretap statements — including her admission it “involves both of us.” Drives it home with the powdered donuts analogy, showing that Donna is “covered in sugar dust” of guilt. Our panel pulls apart the strategy, the psychology, and the fallout — including whether Cappleman's closing all but sets up the next dominoes: Wendy and Harvey Adelson. This is not just a summary — it's a blow-by-blow of how the prosecution dismantled the defense and positioned Donna Adelson for conviction. What part of the closing argument hit hardest for you — the TV repair alibi, the planner, or the bump sting? Let us know in the comments. Watch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest courtroom coverage and analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 2 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument Meltdown | Hidden Killers Live After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we've seen in a high-profile murder trial. In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014 murder of Dan Markel. Instead, what came out was: A grievance-laden monologue that felt more like Donna speaking through her attorney than a legal defense. Odd poster board exhibits and an overhead “artist rendering” that looked more like grade-school projects than courtroom evidence. A “Top Ten List” of names Donna allegedly called Dan Markel — presented as if insulting him somehow proved she wasn't guilty. Repeated attempts to shift blame to Charlie, Wendy, and even Rob Adelson, while insisting Donna was just a meddling mom. The defense's claim that relocation wasn't a motive because “it was over a year earlier” — directly clashing with the state's evidence of continued pressure and Donna's obsession with control. Moments where Fulford seemed to echo Donna's narcissism and rage, airing family grievances instead of laying out a coherent defense strategy. Our panel reacts in real time, ripping apart the weak strategy, the spectacle in the courtroom, and the sense that Donna's team did more to bury her than to save her. Do you think the defense helped or hurt Donna Adelson in their closing? Let us know in the comments. Catch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest true crime trials, analysis, and raw courtroom moments. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #ClosingArguments #DefenseFail #MurderForHire #JusticeForDanMarkel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments DESTROY Her Defense | Hidden Killers Live The prosecution came out swinging — and for two straight hours, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman laid out every damning detail tying Donna Adelson to the murder of Dan Markel. In this extended segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch and react in real time as Cappleman: Humanizes Dan Markel as a father, scholar, and victim. Methodically exposes Donna's obsession with controlling Wendy's divorce and relocation battle. Connects the dots from emails and petitions to coded language like “TV repair” used as murder cover. Highlights Donna's planner with Dan's car and license plate, her financial involvement, and her role in laundering payments to Katherine Magbanawa. Reminds the jury of the “bump” sting and Donna's incriminating wiretap statements — including her admission it “involves both of us.” Drives it home with the powdered donuts analogy, showing that Donna is “covered in sugar dust” of guilt. Our panel pulls apart the strategy, the psychology, and the fallout — including whether Cappleman's closing all but sets up the next dominoes: Wendy and Harvey Adelson. This is not just a summary — it's a blow-by-blow of how the prosecution dismantled the defense and positioned Donna Adelson for conviction. What part of the closing argument hit hardest for you — the TV repair alibi, the planner, or the bump sting? Let us know in the comments. Watch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest courtroom coverage and analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument Meltdown | Hidden Killers Live After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we've seen in a high-profile murder trial. In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014 murder of Dan Markel. Instead, what came out was: A grievance-laden monologue that felt more like Donna speaking through her attorney than a legal defense. Odd poster board exhibits and an overhead “artist rendering” that looked more like grade-school projects than courtroom evidence. A “Top Ten List” of names Donna allegedly called Dan Markel — presented as if insulting him somehow proved she wasn't guilty. Repeated attempts to shift blame to Charlie, Wendy, and even Rob Adelson, while insisting Donna was just a meddling mom. The defense's claim that relocation wasn't a motive because “it was over a year earlier” — directly clashing with the state's evidence of continued pressure and Donna's obsession with control. Moments where Fulford seemed to echo Donna's narcissism and rage, airing family grievances instead of laying out a coherent defense strategy. Our panel reacts in real time, ripping apart the weak strategy, the spectacle in the courtroom, and the sense that Donna's team did more to bury her than to save her. Do you think the defense helped or hurt Donna Adelson in their closing? Let us know in the comments. Catch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest true crime trials, analysis, and raw courtroom moments. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #ClosingArguments #DefenseFail #MurderForHire #JusticeForDanMarkel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 1 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 2 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State's two-hour close, through the defense's marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman's rebuttal — plus our panel's live breakdowns. What's inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna's control of Wendy's divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan's car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn't sad about dad's death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who's next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Ann Elizabeth Cunningham was one of three friends to testify on behalf of #DonnaAdelson's defense on Tuesday. They are so close that they traveled to Japan together, and Adelson watched her son Charlie's murder trial at Cunningham's house.#CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/IpvVUZ_hOvYWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Donna Adelson Trial — Georgia Cappleman's Closing Argument: “Follow the Evidence, Find Her Guilty” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman delivered a forceful summation urging jurors to “follow the evidence” and convict Donna Adelson for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of law professor Dan Markel. Cappleman framed motive around a yearslong push to move Wendi Adelson and the children to South Florida, arguing Donna treated relocation as non-negotiable—and when the courts wouldn't deliver, the family turned to crime. She walked through the state's through-line: bitter post-divorce conflict, suggestive language in calls and texts, coordinated timing across communications, and money the prosecution says flowed through Charlie Adelson to the hitmen. Cappleman hammered credibility and common sense: “Innocent people do not talk in code.” Jurors were asked to weigh phrasing and timing across messages they saw during the trial—evidence the state says shows Donna as the matriarch who helped plan and fund the hit via Charlie (already convicted). The prosecution emphasized how these discrete pieces interlock: motive (control and relocation), method (coordination through family channels), and meaning (language and timing that, in the state's view, reveal intent). Visually, Cappleman kept the jury anchored with clear, memorable beats, using attention-grabbing demonstratives before returning to the timeline and exhibits. Her point, she argued, wasn't flair; it was to keep jurors focused on how each exhibit supports the next—calls setting up meetings, messages lining up with cash movement, and the broader context of a family dispute that prosecutors say escalated past the boundaries of the law. She closed by centering Dan Markel as a devoted father and asked jurors to render a verdict that does justice. The state's message: when legal avenues failed, Donna Adelson allegedly chose a criminal solution—and the totality of the evidence proves it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has countered that Donna is a “meddler, not a murderer,” arguing there's no direct link between her and the trigger. Cappleman told jurors they don't need a smoking gun when the pattern itself is unmistakable. Why this clip matters: It's the state's road map in one sitting—motive, method, and meaning distilled into a narrative the jury will carry into deliberations. If jurors see the pattern Cappleman describes, the prosecution gets its conviction. If they see gaps, the defense's refrain may resonate instead. #hashtags #DonnaAdelsonTrial #GeorgiaCappleman #DanMarkel #ClosingArguments #TrueCrime #Courtroom #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #LegalAnalysis #JuryDeliberations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial — Georgia Cappleman's Closing Argument: “Follow the Evidence, Find Her Guilty” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman delivered a forceful summation urging jurors to “follow the evidence” and convict Donna Adelson for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of law professor Dan Markel. Cappleman framed motive around a yearslong push to move Wendi Adelson and the children to South Florida, arguing Donna treated relocation as non-negotiable—and when the courts wouldn't deliver, the family turned to crime. She walked through the state's through-line: bitter post-divorce conflict, suggestive language in calls and texts, coordinated timing across communications, and money the prosecution says flowed through Charlie Adelson to the hitmen. Cappleman hammered credibility and common sense: “Innocent people do not talk in code.” Jurors were asked to weigh phrasing and timing across messages they saw during the trial—evidence the state says shows Donna as the matriarch who helped plan and fund the hit via Charlie (already convicted). The prosecution emphasized how these discrete pieces interlock: motive (control and relocation), method (coordination through family channels), and meaning (language and timing that, in the state's view, reveal intent). Visually, Cappleman kept the jury anchored with clear, memorable beats, using attention-grabbing demonstratives before returning to the timeline and exhibits. Her point, she argued, wasn't flair; it was to keep jurors focused on how each exhibit supports the next—calls setting up meetings, messages lining up with cash movement, and the broader context of a family dispute that prosecutors say escalated past the boundaries of the law. She closed by centering Dan Markel as a devoted father and asked jurors to render a verdict that does justice. The state's message: when legal avenues failed, Donna Adelson allegedly chose a criminal solution—and the totality of the evidence proves it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has countered that Donna is a “meddler, not a murderer,” arguing there's no direct link between her and the trigger. Cappleman told jurors they don't need a smoking gun when the pattern itself is unmistakable. Why this clip matters: It's the state's road map in one sitting—motive, method, and meaning distilled into a narrative the jury will carry into deliberations. If jurors see the pattern Cappleman describes, the prosecution gets its conviction. If they see gaps, the defense's refrain may resonate instead. #hashtags #DonnaAdelsonTrial #GeorgiaCappleman #DanMarkel #ClosingArguments #TrueCrime #Courtroom #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #LegalAnalysis #JuryDeliberations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Vinnie Politan and his guests analyze Donna Adelson's body language during her trial for conspiring to murder her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Plus, the biggest moments from Cardi B's testimony in her civil trial are shown. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/a7HDviheVEoWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Prosecutors believe that when #DonnaAdelson and #CharlieAdelson spoke about hiring a #paella chef as a surprise for #HarveyAdelson's 70th birthday, they were really using a secret language to discuss plans to murder #DanMarkel. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/-6NwQ_je0jUWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
#CardiB took the stand for the second day in a row in her civil assault trial. Security guard #EmaniEllis claims the rapper violently, unlawfully, intentionally, suddenly, and maliciously assaulted her. Who will the jury believe? #CourtTV What do YOU think? #CardiB #AssaultTrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/cardi-b/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/bQkHrxU4uxgWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Family disputes, hitmen, call records, ex-lovers, and secret payments: More witnesses, including #KatherineMagbanua, offered unique insight into #Adelson family dynamics in court during #DonnaAdelson's murder trial. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/c7USe5nBcyoWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
On location for a NASCAR event, with a real NASCAR vehicle. That time Danny wrecked his car going over 100 mph. It's time for college football picks! Is Texas vs Ohio State the biggest Week 1 matchup ever? Previewing LSU vs Clemson. UVA coach gets parking ticket while parked in his own spot. Keys to sliding across the hood of a car... then Patrick tries it! Web Gems: FOX & YouTube TV strike a temporary deal. Can Justin Fields replicate a Baker Mayfield/Sam Darnold trajectory? Which NFL receiver is under the most pressure this season? Closing Arguments: big ol' slip 'n slides & waterparks.
Can Justin Fields follow the same path of Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold? Patrick's wife's response to his car hood slide is pretty much what you would expect. Which NFL receiver is under the most pressure this season? Closing Arguments: big ol' slip 'n slides and waterparks.
#DonnaAdelson's only daughter, #WendiAdelson, and oldest son, #RobertAdelson, took the stand in their mother's murder trial. Donna, the matriarch of a once-prominent family, is accused of ordering the death of her ex-son-in-law, #DanMarkel.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?MORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/UGwrji34iaMWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Over or under 10.5 wins for Oregon? Why hasn't Oregon named a starting QB? FOX & YouTube TV still haven't struck a deal. Closing Arguments: college football pundit takes shots at Lincoln Riley.
Do you mix together your burrito bowl? What are Oregon's chances this year? Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor and Lookout Eugene-Springfield previews the Ducks. Who wins the ACC? Powerball: annuity or lump sum? The top-ranked flag football QB in the US is who? Web Gems: right middle finger inflammation. Why hasn't Oregon named a starting QB? FOX & YouTube TV need to get it together. Closing Arguments: college football pundit takes shots at Lincoln Riley.
Court TV's Julia Jenaé told "Closing Arguments" that the hitman who flipped, Luis Rivera, testified that Wendi Adelson advised Katherine Magbanua on what day to kill Dan Markel; and that that information was relayed to the hitmen. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?MORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/AReT6QQeIxAWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
In #DonnaAdelson's trial, #CourtTV anchor #JuliaJenaé gives Closing Arguments with #VinniePolitan a full report on jury selection and everything that happened in court. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/IVC9Rd095SQWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
Bodycam shows responders' attempt to revive #RebekahBaptiste, 10, on the remote Arizona highway where she was found broken, tortured, and alone. Police question Rebekah's dad and his girlfriend, who've since been charged with her murder.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/UlQl_YaU1bEWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
She's charged as an adult with the cold-blooded murders of her mom and stepdad, but who is 17-year-old #SarahGracePatrick? In court today, her own family asked the judge to deny bond. The only supporters Patrick had were non-relatives. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/wPCdzRxMw48Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
#NormaPatton, testified against her ex-son-in-law, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, and admitted she helped her husband, serial killer #CarlPatton, dispose of bodies. But Wolfenbarger, not Carl, is charged with killing the Pattons' daughter, Melissa.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/JP6KHs95iBgWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
#NormaPatton, wife of serial killer #CarlPatton, testified today. Her daughter, #MelissaWolfenbarger, was allegedly killed by her husband, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, who's on trial. Melissa's dad was the #FlintRiverKiller. We unpack it all.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here:https://youtu.be/950-_QBmwocWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
#MelissaWolfenbarger's remains went unidentified until the #FlintRiverKiller's arrest. The serial killer turned out to be Melissa's dad. Decades later, her husband, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, was charged with her murder.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/U2IVlJsRdMAWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.