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The Markel Murder: Donna Adelson Arrested at Miami International Airport

JonathanTurley

For years, we have been following the bizarre murder-for-hire case involving the fatal shooting of Florida State University law professor Daniel Markel. Adelson and Markel married in 2006 when she was a third-year law student at the University of Miami and he was a criminal law professor at FSU.

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The Markel Murder: The Killing of FSU Law Professor Takes Sudden Turn with Arrest of Ex-Brother-in-Law

JonathanTurley

We have previously discussed the murder of Florida State University Law Professor Dan Markel (left) and suspicions that the family of his wife (and fellow FSA faculty member) Wendi Adelson conspired in the murder. The wealthy family runs a dental practice in South Florida. First a recap to bring you back up to speed.

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Petito’s Parents File Lawsuit Against Laundrie’s Parents Over the Murder of their Daughter

JonathanTurley

A novel lawsuit in Florida has been filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie, Chris and Roberta Laundrie. Brian Laundrie reportedly returned to his parents’ home in Florida on Sept. North Port (FL) Police Department. calls nor texts could be delivered, and she blocked her on Facebook.”.

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Can Biden Resurrect the Justice Department ‘Slush Fund’?

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government is settled by a deposit into the U.S. The Justice Department attorneys who authorize, direct, condone, or participate in this practice would violate federal law whenever it occurs,” the authors conclude, urging the president to reconsider his position. and Smith write. Ordinarily, money owed to the U.S. Larkin, Jr.

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Spring Break: Christie’s Prediction of a Trump Conviction by Spring Just Hit a Snag

JonathanTurley

Trump’s greatest threat of conviction remains in Florida, where he is facing federal charges related to his retention of classified documents. Some of their depositions have been leaked, much to the dismay of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. So that leaves the two cases surrounding the 2020 election.

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The Mar-a-Lago Raid: Criminal Prosecution or Political Indemnification?

JonathanTurley

Here is the column: The unprecedented raid on former President Trump’s home in Florida has set off firestorms of celebration and recrimination across the country. For Trump foes, it is the long-awaited moment of FBI agents swarming over Trump’s property in a concrete step toward criminal prosecution.