Defense

Pivotal Twist: Donna Adelson Hires New Defense Team in FSU Professor’s Murder Case

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Tallahassee, Fla. – Donna Adelson, the mother of Charlie Adelson who was recently found guilty of murder-for-hire in the case of FSU law professor Dan Markel’s murder, has secured a new defense team. According to documents filed by the Leon County Clerk, Adelson will now be represented by Daniel Rashbaum, who previously defended her son in trial, as well as Tallahassee-based attorney Alex Morris. The hiring of this new defense team comes as Adelson faces charges of murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in connection with Markel’s 2014 murder. Her son Charlie was convicted for his role … Read more

Defense Attorneys Seek to Exclude Prejudicial Oxford School Shooting Video from Crumbley Trial

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ROCHESTER HILLS, MI— The defense attorneys representing Jennifer and James Crumbley are seeking to prevent jurors from viewing a video of the deadly Oxford school shooting carried out by the couple’s son in November 2021. The defense argues that the footage would be “overwhelmingly prejudicial” in the upcoming trial. They suggest that instead of showing the shooting video, prosecutors may plan to show footage of the Crumbleys’ arrival at the high school for a meeting with school officials regarding their son’s behavior. The defense believes the video is relevant as it provides information about the … Read more

Massachusetts Woman Claims Law Enforcement Conspiracy in Boyfriend’s Death: Defense Calls Family Relationships into Question

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DEDHAM, Mass. – A hearing is currently taking place in the case of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is facing charges related to the death of her boyfriend outside a Canton home. Read stands accused of using her vehicle to strike John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, following a night of drinking on January 29, 2022. Skeptical of the official narrative, Read’s defense attorney alleges a conspiracy within law enforcement to shield the true culprits responsible for O’Keefe’s demise. During the hearing, Read’s defense attorney advocated for access to communications between individuals involved in … Read more

Murder Suspect Seeks Defense Attorney Amidst Controversial Stabbing Case

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La Crosse, Wisconsin – The suspect in a fatal stabbing that occurred last month in La Crosse has been granted additional time to secure legal representation. Bryant Q. Smith, who has been charged with first-degree murder, appeared in court without an attorney on Thursday. Smith informed Judge Elliott Levine that he had contacted over 100 different lawyers in search of representation for the charges related to the stabbing death of Timothy “T.J.” Salis at a Stokke Tower apartment on December 5th. According to the police, it has been reported that both Smith and Salis were … Read more