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Charlie Adelson's murder conviction appeal denied in Florida; prosecution may seek testimony against sister

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A Florida appeals court has rejected Charlie Adelson's appeal of his murder conviction for the 2014 killing of Dan Markel. According to reports, the question now is whether prosecutors will use the situation to pressure him to testify against his sister, Wendy Adelson.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Florida appeals court rejects Charlie Adelson appeal; prosecution may leverage situation for testimony against sister. The denial of the appeal confirms Adelson's conviction for the 2014 murder of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. The case has long drawn attention due to its complex web of family ties: Charlie Adelson is the brother of Wendi Adelson, Dan Markel's ex-wife. No prior Zioneer reporting was identified on this thread.

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