Did Donna Adelson Confess to Her OTHER Son? Unsealed Transcript Raises Questions

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  • Just what did Donna Adelson tell her oldest son Robert -- and will he testify against her at trial?
    Law professor Dan Markel was shot dead in his driveway on July 19, 2014. Prosecutors followed a maze of clues to two hitmen in Miami.
    Prosecutors say Donna and Charlie Adelson hired the hitmen to kill Markel. Markel had been married to Wendi Adelson, Donna’s daughter and Charlie’s sister. Wendi and Markel were locked in a bitter custody battle, and prosecutors say Donna was afraid she would lose easy access to her grandchildren.
    Charlie Adelson is now behind bars, sentenced to life in prison for his role in hiring hitmen to kill his brother-in-law, Dan Markel. Last fall authorities arrested Donna Adelson as she was about to board a flight to Vietnam. She is now facing her own charges in the murder of Dan Markel.
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  • @papabear2515
    @papabear2515 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +175

    You have such great skill to explaining “all things legal.” I realize you’re an attorney, but not all attorneys can articulate these things as succinctly and understandably as you do. Thank you!

    • @walkyourdog6584
      @walkyourdog6584 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Very true.

    • @daved3948
      @daved3948 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Lawyer Lee and Carl Steinbeck are great at explaining case Law.

  • @matthewnewton8812
    @matthewnewton8812 วันที่ผ่านมา +100

    “Throw his own mother under the bus” is a really sick way to phrase “testifying”. Whenever a family member protects a mother, father or sibling who committed a crime we slander them profusely for putting family interests above the public good and for standing in the way of justice. But when they DO choose to do the right thing, and put justice before their family, we call it “throwing their own ____ under the bus”. These people can’t win. Robert Adelson is not “throwing” anybody under any buses. Donna did that to herself, if she made the decision to commit a vile crime and brag about it to her son (a son who she KNEW harbored resentment toward her, no less…).

    • @mufasasdaughter4831
      @mufasasdaughter4831 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Exactly

    • @joycesinclair9397
      @joycesinclair9397 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      I agree. He is testifying truthfully what his mother told him, nothing else.

    • @thelmamcevoy95
      @thelmamcevoy95 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +8

      My thoughts exactly. Why would you call telling the truth throwing his mother under the bus?

  • @roberta_redactedF
    @roberta_redactedF วันที่ผ่านมา +85

    No justice for Prof. Markel until Wendi is charged.

    • @Lucysmama-vq4sx
      @Lucysmama-vq4sx วันที่ผ่านมา +18

      Not only charged, but convicted!!

    • @CourtTVFanFromPortland
      @CourtTVFanFromPortland 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Wendi's not getting charged for anything. She had absolutely nothing to do with this. If Wendi was a Trump supporter and Dan Markel was a Democrat, then you would be advocating for her instead. If this has nothing to do with their political affiliation, then you must have a personal vendetta against Wendi. She reminds you of a woman in high school that you didn't like and all you're doing Roberta is retaliating by using Wendi as a surrogate to take your anger and frustrations out on. You're displacing your negativity onto Wendi because she's less of a threat and isn't defending herself. Why don't you displace your negativity onto someone other than Wendi??? someone who is capable of fighting back??? or do you just like displacing your negativity on people who don't fight back because it builds your ego.

    • @MeganLeague
      @MeganLeague 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +7

      ​@CourtTVFanFromPortland
      No way bro. Wendy knew. She was just legal savy cuz she's an attorney. She knew how to cover her ass .

    • @purplelilac1387
      @purplelilac1387 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@CourtTVFanFromPortlandHi Wendi!!! Hows Texas?

    • @ThisIsBritt
      @ThisIsBritt 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Truth!!! 🙌

  • @jan-oh3zb
    @jan-oh3zb วันที่ผ่านมา +117

    Wendy showed her true colors when she changed her sons last name from Markel to Adelson. Who does that? Poor kids!

    • @w8tingonu
      @w8tingonu วันที่ผ่านมา +22

      A whole other level of narcissism.

    • @DinhT77
      @DinhT77 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wendi is true evil!

    • @wolfmoon2010
      @wolfmoon2010 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      She is disgraceful, those poor children.

    • @CourtTVFanFromPortland
      @CourtTVFanFromPortland 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      She changed her kids last name because Nancy Grace showed pictures of their faces unblurred on television, but I already had the feeling that you already knew that I have a question, are you a Trump supporter and it just builds your ego to attack Wendi because she's a Liberal? I studied psychology and I know the psychological profile of Trump supporters very well. They're biased, judgmental, pessimistic, arrogant, unhinged and stereotypical. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................My other question is what If Dan Markel was a Democrat and Wendi, was a Republican. Would you still be on here attacking her??? I don't think you would because you feel that the Liberals are beneath you, and it just builds your ego to attack them doesn't???? You probably don't even give a damn whether she's innocent. You just want to round up all of the Liberals regardless, of whether their innocent or not and throw them in jail because they're a liability to you. Why don't you pick on someone in your own political party??????????????????

    • @mia_mia22
      @mia_mia22 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I hope they lock her up with her boys watching knowing she caused their fathers death

  • @LoriAnnLuv
    @LoriAnnLuv 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +123

    Wendy Adelson is such a phoney. She deserves her own trial 😊

    • @lorithompson9042
      @lorithompson9042 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

      It’s being said in Florida by prominent people that Wendy’s day is drawing near. I hope they are right!

    • @LoriAnnLuv
      @LoriAnnLuv 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @lorithompson9042 I'm waiting with bated breath....Such a manipulative, phoney. Evil

    • @lorithompson9042
      @lorithompson9042 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@LoriAnnLuv By the way, you have a great name! 🙂

    • @mufasasdaughter4831
      @mufasasdaughter4831 วันที่ผ่านมา

      She needs to be in prison where she belongs

    • @Kangaroojack1986
      @Kangaroojack1986 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@lorithompson9042 that is awsome

  • @2nearalki306
    @2nearalki306 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    Lawyer Lee does a real good job explaining these things

  • @CarmieGirl9902
    @CarmieGirl9902 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +121

    What a hateful thing for Charlie to say “she didn’t like my older brother”.

    • @ssmith364
      @ssmith364 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      But if it’s truthful why would you have issues w/Charlie? It’s the mother DONNA you should call hateful

    • @CarmieGirl9902
      @CarmieGirl9902 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      @ssmith364 I don’t have issues with Charlie. (I actually said “thing” but whatever). It seemed an unnecessary thing to say in court but we all know how Charlie is. There’s no question the familial bond is fractured but in none of the phone calls did I hear Donna SAY that. She laments her lack of control.

    • @lorieromano
      @lorieromano 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

      So on brand for him... The world is a better place for him being in jail

    • @angelalandgrebe6930
      @angelalandgrebe6930 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

      ​@@lorieromanoyeah he could have just said she's closer to Wendi and I. Saying she doesn't like my brother very much was a douche move

    • @CarmieGirl9902
      @CarmieGirl9902 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @lorieromano yes that’s exactly what I meant.

  • @alanwitonsky
    @alanwitonsky 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +81

    Dr Robert Adelson knows whats up.. he knows the kind of people his family are

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา +23

      I feel for him. Imagine having a family like this? Totally sad

  • @debshipman4697
    @debshipman4697 วันที่ผ่านมา +56

    Robert wouldn't be throwing his mother under the bus by telling the truth whether in or out of her favor.

  • @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998
    @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +176

    I think Wendy is also guilty

    • @aloo88888
      @aloo88888 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

      So does everyone else!!

    • @bcatblues725
      @bcatblues725 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 definitely!!!!

    • @bcatblues725
      @bcatblues725 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

      @@idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 i’ve always felt that it started with Wendy griping to Donna about Danny, and then involving Charlie, him being a big shot, knowing a Latin king. And then the rest is what we know.

    • @9929kingfish
      @9929kingfish วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Wendy is as guilty as apple pie

    • @jan-oh3zb
      @jan-oh3zb วันที่ผ่านมา +26

      I agree! Wendy played them all!

  • @kimberlyc.2318
    @kimberlyc.2318 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +86

    I think it’s pretty telling that Robert is estranged from his family.

    • @ChiquitaBanana-si5qq
      @ChiquitaBanana-si5qq 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +11

      The smart one. Probably the scapegoat & truth teller of the family

  • @sissyroxx
    @sissyroxx 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +75

    It's a shame Wendy is walking around free when it's clear she set the murder plot in motion. She either helped plan it or manipulated her family to take care of it for her. I can actually envision her manipulation and the family rallying around the baby sister. I have a sister just like Wendy. She hasn't murdered anyone but she's caused a great deal of harm.

    • @cail171
      @cail171 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      I totally believe she was the one who planted the hit man plot to begin with. She's smart ASF & definitely can easily manipulate ppl. Seems she's good at it

  • @KarennotarealKaren
    @KarennotarealKaren 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +112

    Robert disowned his family a few years ago because Donna said a slur about his wife. It’s public information. It was an audio recording of the son’s phone interview with the police after the murder. I heard the audio on YT I just can’t remember which creator it was.

    • @lorieromano
      @lorieromano 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

      😮😮😮😮 sounds on brand for her

    • @brandelyn2184
      @brandelyn2184 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Public info you say? There's so much info about her other "issues" that I can't find it with a google search. Anyone have a related link to share?

    • @FredPorlock-1892
      @FredPorlock-1892 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@brandelyn2184”Karen” is spouting conjecture as fact.

    • @Pennylee58
      @Pennylee58 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Yes l read that too. She was nasty about his wife.

    • @sherrisRN
      @sherrisRN วันที่ผ่านมา

      I thought it was her calling Dan a Jewish slur?

  • @matthewnewton8812
    @matthewnewton8812 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    If the defense tries to deflect these statements (whatever the statements turn out to be) by saying, “Isn’t it true, Robert, that you hold a grudge against your mother?”, I think that is only going to blow up in their face. Any discussion of what the grudge is about will reveal the fact that she took drastic steps to forced her future daughter-in-law out of her family’s lives. How is that going to look at a trial where she’s being accused of taking drastic steps to force her son-in-law out of her family’s lives?

    • @Nurturing2
      @Nurturing2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      🎯

    • @caroline-brisbane8577
      @caroline-brisbane8577 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don't think they can bring in prior bad acts. He can only testify to anything related to the charges, his relaying information regarding that.

    • @JoeMattitas
      @JoeMattitas 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      You will never make it through law school-don't quit your day job

  • @annabaiardi3611
    @annabaiardi3611 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    As a 60 yo my heart breaks at the absolute evil in our world… I watched Charlie’s trial & when he testified I just shook my head… he was calm, collected- mind blowing. He kept to his ‘extortion’ story. Clearly the jury saw the truth. Donna will be found guilty, then Wendy is next. Those boys will end up in Canada w/ the grand parents. Last I heard Wendy was still ‘fighting’ Dan’s parents to see the boys… what Judge allows a mom to change boys last name? Just a nightmare, all these years later. Great explanations Ms Lawyer ❤ - enjoy your knowledge.

  • @erinjordan6972
    @erinjordan6972 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Clearly Donna's initial emails with Wendy will demonstrate her hatred and manipulative actions concerning Danny. Thank you again for sharing!

  • @anugillsten5996
    @anugillsten5996 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +57

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    • @edmallesaz
      @edmallesaz 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Happy New Year Finland, from Phoenix Arizona!! 🎉

    • @lealovesthesea
      @lealovesthesea วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hello Finland from Connecticut Coast US. Finland is on my list of most desired destinations. 💕

    • @American_Grrl
      @American_Grrl วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      And to you too❤🎉😊from Massachusetts

  • @callaflower221
    @callaflower221 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    “Very well.” I can just hear this judge saying that. 😂😂 love that guy.

    • @Mariettasss
      @Mariettasss วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I heard it perfectly in my head. I miss him! Can’t wait until June

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Isn’t he the sweetest judge and sharp as a pin!

  • @violiendamast
    @violiendamast 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    You can explain like no other lawyer can. And in a fun way too 😃. Thank you ❤!

  • @marianne1959
    @marianne1959 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    Happy New Year..thx for the update. Feel so bad for Robert A. How sad for him 😢

  • @ksmith5856
    @ksmith5856 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    And the plot thickens! I didn’t realize there was another brother. Yay, hopefully he can help convict mommy dearest and later Wendi!!! 🎉

    • @ajordan1976
      @ajordan1976 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh my goodness he's the oldest I believe.
      Since you don't know about him he was in love and wanted to marry a woman.
      But Donna wouldn't hear of it because the woman wasn't Jewish.
      So he married a nice Jewish girl. But the marriage didn't last.
      Now he's married to the woman he was originally in love with.
      He's obviously estranged. He lives in California.
      I hope you don't think I'm gossiping. I'm truly happy for him.

  • @skygodess87
    @skygodess87 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Watching replay. Wow!! This is huge! Thank you Lee!!!❤️⚖️

  • @christineisabel7827
    @christineisabel7827 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    One more key point….. Donna bought one way tickets,

  • @karencollins2661
    @karencollins2661 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

    The Markel family deserves justice as does his two boys. How deplorable Wendi changed her boys last names to Adelson.

  • @Villianelles_Boots
    @Villianelles_Boots 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Lee can read better the lines like no other. I love her careful interpretation.

  • @JamesCruise-j8l
    @JamesCruise-j8l 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    3 am in Thailand 🇹🇭 Sunday morning

  • @PatriciaDebrow
    @PatriciaDebrow 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Lee, you are the BEST! Right on top of it!!

  • @barleyhops38
    @barleyhops38 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    What I expect it to be, and has been discussed much - was that Donna made derogatory comments about his fiance at the time. That woman he ended up marrying - against his mother's will. She made slurs against her, and possibly he in return gave opinion of her and repeated such in depo? I don't see anything in this other than such. Kinda goes to Donna wanting to send to Christian school to get back at Danny issue? She indeed tried to run, and did run, her children's marriages as she did with Robert and his intention to marry the woman of his choice.

    • @lilg2300
      @lilg2300 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Exactly. They will give evidence how she interfered in her children's personal life.

    • @cassie1264
      @cassie1264 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      I came here to say this. Rob's wife isn't Jewish and he's said that they had an on again off again relationship due to his parents' disapproval. He was briefly married to a Jewish woman, but eventually decided to cut his family off to be with his now-wife. The wife's name and ethnicity escapes me right now, but I believe she's of Indian descent?

    • @herbwitch5681
      @herbwitch5681 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      That’s my take, too. She was extremely uncomplimentary towards her future daughter in law. This is the source of the estrangement in the family.

    • @jupeter24
      @jupeter24 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@herbwitch5681 How Donna is so critical of a freakin' EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN - and an Asian one at that - blows my mind. It's harder for Asians to get into med school, they're considered an "over-represented minority" they have to be cream of the crop. edit: it's not like her son was marrying a stripper.

  • @Lulu00000
    @Lulu00000 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Thanks for the update!

  • @Saritabanana
    @Saritabanana วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I’ve missed you Lee! Happy to be here!

  • @1234cheerful
    @1234cheerful 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Thanks for putting this up. Your diligence in keeping us up to date.

  • @KS-eg6mb
    @KS-eg6mb 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I missed another one today!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. On the re-watch crew! Thank you, Lawyer Lee! ❤

    • @denisepelton5556
      @denisepelton5556 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      me too!

    • @KS-eg6mb
      @KS-eg6mb วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @denisepelton5556 ha ha, Denise, I miss you!! I hope you had a good Christmas & New Years! I'll see you on Monday, my friend! 🤗❤️

    • @denisepelton5556
      @denisepelton5556 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ KS I have missed you too! Yes I had wonderful holidays and I hope you did too!

    • @KS-eg6mb
      @KS-eg6mb วันที่ผ่านมา

      @denisepelton5556 I'm so glad you had a wonderful holiday, and I did too. I had this past week off, but back to work tomorrow. 😪

  • @girlboomer
    @girlboomer 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I cannot believe that Charlie took the hit for the group, and everyone is so protective of Wendi that he sits in prison refusing to talk about her role in the murder. What a crazy family. What on earth stops them from exposing Wendi?

  • @lisaborries9205
    @lisaborries9205 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Thank you, Lee!

  • @denisepelton5556
    @denisepelton5556 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Great Pop Up Live, Thank You So Much

  • @winterseagull
    @winterseagull วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Robert did an interview with a podcast years ago and the story he told was so heartbreaking. From what I remember, he stopped short of straight up saying he thinks they did it, but it's implied. He for sure thinks Donna is guilty, and he knows she's a terrible person.

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา

      Does anyone have that video? I’ve looked for it for years without luck

    • @winterseagull
      @winterseagull วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @AnneMarieMoyer it's on Season 1 of a podcast called "Over My D*ad Body" (I think the D word is getting my comment deleted so I'm censoring) and I believe the interview with Robert is episode 3. Highly recommend the whole podcast!

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@winterseagullthanks!!!

  • @MG-ot2yr
    @MG-ot2yr 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    Donna Adelson is no gullible person, she was the whole mastermind behind this murder. Charlie is a bit gullible though.

    • @marylouhankel6196
      @marylouhankel6196 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      They are all good actors!

    • @Elzie-Nou
      @Elzie-Nou วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Nah that was Wendi- Donna just thought that she was in control.

    • @Redneckgirl74
      @Redneckgirl74 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Charlie is such a loud mouth that I bet he made comments to the effect of his criminal associates could take care of Dan. This idea marinated in Donna and Wendis head for a bit then they approached Charlie to make that a reality. I always thought this initially began by Charlie running his arrogant mouth.

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I do think Charlie was trying to ever impress his mom. Look where he is now. I do think he did it for his mom. I don’t think he cared one way or the other for Dan.

  • @tammyp7406
    @tammyp7406 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +62

    Dr. Robert Adelson - the oldest child . Was in a relationship with a woman that Donna did not like and meddled in the relationship to the point that Robert and her broke up. Robert married another woman that Donna approved of but that short marriage ended up in divorce. Robert ended up back with the original woman who. is also a Dr. whom he married and now has children with. He has nothing to do with his parents or siblings.

    • @kc-lp6wg
      @kc-lp6wg 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      I actually wonder whether the "slur" that was used might have been towards the woman who became Robert's wife? Maybe Robert claimed Donna used slurs towards her? l believe his wife is of lndian descent.

    • @jeancoughlin5490
      @jeancoughlin5490 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

      Robert met his wife, who is of East Indian ancestry, while they were both in med school, I believe in TX. His parents pressured him to break up with her and marry within their faith. He capitulated and met and married a woman the parents approved of. Robert was unhappy and the marriage short lived. He then married his true love and they moved to NY. The family did attend his wedding which included both of their religious traditions. There are pictures of the Adelmans at the wedding.
      It is ironic that the family hated Wendy's very Conservative Jewish husband enough to end his life. After pressuring their children to marry within their shared faith.

    • @AlphaFemmeXtine
      @AlphaFemmeXtine 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@kc-lp6wg that's exactly what I believe happened

    • @truecrimenut6696
      @truecrimenut6696 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@kc-lp6wgyes, I was thinking the very same thing. I’ll bet thats exactly what this is all about…

    • @dandydon6049
      @dandydon6049 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@tammyp7406 if he has nothing to do with the family than why is Lawyer Lee making such a big deal of this ?

  • @Melissa-xb1vf
    @Melissa-xb1vf 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +78

    Dr. Adelson works @ my ENT's office. Kind of pathetic but I got star-struck when I saw him. Sounds sick, but I had to hold back everything in me not to tell him everyone knows he's a good man & that everyone respects him for getting out of that family nightmare.

    • @rainymctrixie1
      @rainymctrixie1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Are you talking about the older son?

    • @jupeter24
      @jupeter24 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      ENT's are known for being "the nice surgeons" because they spend a lot of time in office hours. Of course, I'm sure not everyone fits that stereotype, but years ago I worked for an ENT and I have the utmost respect for the profession.
      Of course, in every job there are good apples and bad apples - for example, look at the rest of the adelsons in dentistry.

    • @alanwitonsky
      @alanwitonsky 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      I have never met/seen Robert but his wife works at another hospital locally. Which is a hospital i also work for. I have never met her and she has a diff last name(not adelson) but i have heard she is also a very nice person.

    • @alanwitonsky
      @alanwitonsky 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      I believe so. Dr Robert Adelson(the eldest brother who does not talk to his parents/siblings) is an Ear Nose and Throat doctor. he and his wife(also a dr) live and practice in upstate NY.

    • @matthewnewton8812
      @matthewnewton8812 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s not pathetic. He’s a good dude…somehow he managed to be an honorable human being despite inheriting nothing but wretchedness from his parents. Think about how terrible they are- they told him he couldn’t marry his wife because she wasn’t Jewish, which supposedly was important to them, but then Wendi marries a man who practiced Orthodox Judaism and with her they slander her husband for being TOO Jewish…remember how they were threatening to “convert the grandkids to Catholicism” just to hurt him? So they use religion as a cudgel to make their children bow to their wishes. Horrible, horrible indecent human beings.

  • @stevielove4778
    @stevielove4778 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    One of the most curious pieces of info to come out of the last trial (that I never see anyone mention) was that Robert was one of the (many) names Wendi forwarded those emails to regarding the divorce… it seems at that time she was still speaking to Rob and seeking to use him as part of the mob she triangulated against Dan. I wonder what their relationship was like at that time, and what does it say about his knowledge of this in more areas??

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา

      So true. At some point they were still talking. Wonder when that changed for all of them. He’s way better off. Must be very hard to know what your family is and what they did. He knows they did it early on.
      He’s smart and better off. He’s out of the will, but honestly all their money will be gone.

  • @TherealIndie0625
    @TherealIndie0625 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Thank you for the update on the Adelson case.

  • @rbatt4646
    @rbatt4646 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Gratitude, can't wait till April for her trial to begin. Should be interesting.

    • @jupeter24
      @jupeter24 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      It's June 3rd, 2025.

  • @janetfisher5992
    @janetfisher5992 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Hi Lee. So nice to see you again. Great show. Do more when you can. Really enjoy your views. Regards from Canada..🥶🏒

  • @SmellGoodTravelWell
    @SmellGoodTravelWell 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    She said horrible things to him about his wife and she meddled in their relationship and threatened them. That's what they are talking about.

  • @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998
    @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    There has been a lot of crazy grandma crimes 2024

    • @1234cheerful
      @1234cheerful 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Boomers not wanting to let go of the reins.

  • @NPqueen3499
    @NPqueen3499 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You Lawyer Lee for your excellent legal analysis!!! Have a great weekend!

  • @OklahomaGeeGee
    @OklahomaGeeGee 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Coffee and Lee - two favorites

  • @Derek-Adams
    @Derek-Adams 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    This is huge. Wow.

    • @dandydon6049
      @dandydon6049 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      About as huge as the head of a needle. This woman has already been prejudged.

    • @mikefigures5075
      @mikefigures5075 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Dajndydon- she’s been prejudged based on testimony given under oath in previous trials.

  • @sharoncollins7722
    @sharoncollins7722 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for bringing this to us!

  • @tinyhomestead6023
    @tinyhomestead6023 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    From the research that I did almost a year ago. I learned that the oldest son pulled away from the family years ago. They did not accept his wife. He married a Jewish woman after breaking off his longtime girlfriend who was from India. He quickly realized that he couldn’t satisfy the demands of his parents. So, he divorced and married his longtime girlfriend. He said they refused to accept an Indian woman into the family. I’m not 100% sure if I have these details correct.

    • @polkadots716
      @polkadots716 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That is how I remember it.

  • @MeganSpruce90
    @MeganSpruce90 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Did Charlie really say, "I don't think she likes my older brother" in open, and globally broadcasted, court, when responding to the question: "Does your mom have a favorite child?" Was that necessary? Did he have to tell the world his mother doesn't like his older brother? Could you imagine how Robert felt? Wow.. did I hear that wrong orrrrr....

    • @AnneMarieMoyer
      @AnneMarieMoyer วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I’m sure Robert’s response was, “ feeling is mutual!”

    • @emandeli1585
      @emandeli1585 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It would be hurt first, then this. So dysfunctional, and harmful.

  • @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998
    @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    Hi from cold northern Michigan 🥶🥶

  • @ginaross6382
    @ginaross6382 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Robert’s parents’ were completely opposed to his girlfriend, maybe they were also engaged. They were clear that they would boycott any wedding and likely sever all contact with him. So he broke off the relationship,moved to complete his residency and married a Jewish gal. The ink was barely dry on the marriage certificate before he realized he had made a horrible mistake. The wedding was annulled and he went back to his 1st love. Parents did go to that wedding I believe but the 2 families weren’t very close. Robert was understandably bitter about the degree to which his parents’ interfered with and tried to control his life. Wendi and Dan went to the wedding too and Robert and Dan got along well. That’s my understanding of the family history.

    • @lindsayo9702
      @lindsayo9702 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Parents went to Robert’s wedding with his Indian bride. There’s pictures online of all of them including Wendi and Donna wearing saris. Also he was at their father’s 70th birthday party just before the murders. They weren’t estranged at that point. Estrangement came after the murders. He speaks about it on the podcast that someone on this comment section has helpfully linked.

    • @mariaskinnider115
      @mariaskinnider115 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      💯

    • @skygodess87
      @skygodess87 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve seen pics of them at the wedding. Donna and Wendi such hypocrites!! Wearing traditional Indian Wedding attire

  • @muddywaters538
    @muddywaters538 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Wow, the older brother was swept under the rug during the trial.

  • @Melissa-b7x
    @Melissa-b7x 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    How bad could this be for Donna? If he knew anything that pointed to her guilt wouldn't he be in trouble for withholding information about a murder?

    • @lilg2300
      @lilg2300 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      He surely doesn't know anything about the murder but he knows how she interfered in his personal life. Sonit is logical she did it as well with Wendy

    • @reenakemp9132
      @reenakemp9132 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I kinda get the feeling he always thought his mom had Charlie set this all up, can't lose her little sunshines. But he isn't necessarily hiding anything , it would just be his opinion. Who knows what kind of stuff Donna told him though, she is very emotionally driven. who knows what she told Robertt while blowing off steam about Dan. I dont blame him for saying nothing either way. He is better off in NY away from these people and wants nothing to do with them.

  • @TerryManlove1
    @TerryManlove1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Strong work❤

  • @donnalieblick8478
    @donnalieblick8478 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    I love going to "Law School" with Lawyer Lee. Thank you!

  • @tlctheresa
    @tlctheresa 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    So glad to see you!!!!!

  • @evmcelroy
    @evmcelroy วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    What a sad, sad family. A terrible tragedy. Those poor boys. It is like a Greek tragedy.

  • @derob55
    @derob55 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    I thought her older son was estranged from the family?? I doubt she’d confess to him.

    • @PartanBree
      @PartanBree 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      You'd think so, but she went and had a full discussion about fleeing to countries without extradition while on the phone line to the jail. She strikes me as someone who is pretty intelligent, but thinks she's a lot smarter than she is. People like that make silly mistakes while thinking they're being super subtle and careful.

    • @lilg2300
      @lilg2300 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      ​​@@PartanBree You refer to her jail calls with Charlie. Here we talk about her other estranged son. Why would she confess to him if they are estranged?

    • @cassie1264
      @cassie1264 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      The relationship was strained over Rob marrying a non-Jewish woman, but the complete break came after Dan was killed. Rob believed from the beginning that his family was involved. It's possible he spoke to his parents about it though. He said that they were extremely close before he met his wife.

    • @ElizabethDewey-si6sh
      @ElizabethDewey-si6sh 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I’m pretty sure the estrangement came about because of who he married and they kept in touch but never in person

    • @SharonJoy58
      @SharonJoy58 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      ​@@lilg2300 they were only estranged from after the murder. Their behavior was suspicious to him

  • @joseph_yt5496
    @joseph_yt5496 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for doing this, Lee!!!!

  • @DianeAvery-h1s
    @DianeAvery-h1s วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Donna was certainly savvy enough at her recent age to research information, and to flee by boarding a plane to Dubai and onto a non extradited country to form a whole new life for herself and Harvey, the one who was near 80 but still on board to board… they were all involved, with the exception of Robert, the smart one.

  • @highlandlass107
    @highlandlass107 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    One normal human in that evil family. Poor guy.

  • @Jazzmentl
    @Jazzmentl 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    He may just be a character witness: ie: explain his mom's control and manipulation she imposed over her adult children. For example the pressure she imposed on him not to marry his true love and marry someone she approved of instead.

    • @mariaskinnider115
      @mariaskinnider115 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I agree i think she put tremendous pressure on Robert not to marry his first love. In my opinion it’s where the “”slur”” would have been used against his present wife.

  • @patriotiac572
    @patriotiac572 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for this surprise video! Happy New Year to you, your family, your wonderful mods, and your chatters!

  • @Buttercup203
    @Buttercup203 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Lee I thought Robert had something very important to say about his mom??? Oh boy??? Thx for showing this! 👍👍

  • @evmcelroy
    @evmcelroy วันที่ผ่านมา

    An excellent vlog. Thanks so much! Your vlogs on this subject have been the very best.

  • @rebthirteen8012
    @rebthirteen8012 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi from 🇬🇧 UK 👋 watching on replay. Interesting broadcast Lee.

  • @jcash3535
    @jcash3535 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Donna was discussing taking pills and taking her own life in her condo 14 months ago… yet here she is refusing to simply take full responsibility and try to salvage some of Charlie’s life for him… let alone, Wendy. In her late 70s and still not willing to sacrifice anything for her family.

  • @G.Harley.Davidson
    @G.Harley.Davidson วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Interesting, I’ll be there in June to see. I was at Charlie’s trial by the way Lawyer Lee.

  • @theress9063
    @theress9063 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    If I ever need a lawyer I would want you to represent me Lee!

  • @emceha
    @emceha วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Interistig with the racial slur, Robs wife is Indian and Donna hated it.

  • @stevielove4778
    @stevielove4778 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I don’t think Robert could have anything terribly incriminating that we don’t already know.
    1, Their relationship was already very bad, and
    2, if there WAS something really significant, Rashyy would be trying ANYTHING HE COULD FATHOM to try to get them left out -- he would not be so eager to admit “Those statements Are admissible, but not his opinion…” he’d be like HE SHOULDNT BE ALLOWED TO SAY ANY OF THIS!
    If she said anything really bad to Rob, Rash would’ve thrown anything he could at the wall on it.

  • @bonniephelps9481
    @bonniephelps9481 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    You are right Lee, this is a huge development in this case. I really feel that Donna may take a plea deal now and implicate Wendi as to her part in the whole thing.

    • @debraearl8146
      @debraearl8146 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      At her age a plea deal gives her nothing.

    • @daved3948
      @daved3948 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@debraearl8146exactly!

    • @bonniephelps9481
      @bonniephelps9481 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@debraearl8146I disagree. A plea deal doesn’t have to be a get out of jail early card. At her age, better living conditions, better programs or better location can make a world of difference to the remainder of her life

  • @muddywaters538
    @muddywaters538 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hi’yall. Enjoying this pop-up on my lunch break. Happy Saturday

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Replay crew. Thank you ❤

  • @100hankie
    @100hankie 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    10:45pm here in Romania

  • @debbieblair3329
    @debbieblair3329 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting! Thanks Lee

  • @moniquevanoosterhout6101
    @moniquevanoosterhout6101 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Stunning color on you Lee, as we start the New Year! 🎉
    May it be a 202Thrive one for you 🙏 ❤

  • @lealovesthesea
    @lealovesthesea วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can’t believe I forgot about Robert. Thanks Lee!

  • @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998
    @idahospudgirlidahospudgirl4998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    QQQ someone in chat said the slur was against
    Robert’s wife… is this true?

    • @mariapilarme
      @mariapilarme 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes

    • @rainymctrixie1
      @rainymctrixie1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, she wasn't of the religious faith, they preferred.

  • @johnsanders7970
    @johnsanders7970 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Good afternoon Lawyer Lee ❤

  • @renatep.7566
    @renatep.7566 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

    Here from Germany 🇩🇪😃

    • @edmallesaz
      @edmallesaz 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Happy New Year Germany, from Phoenix Arizona!! 🎉

    • @janetshemaryahu5529
      @janetshemaryahu5529 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I’m watching from Israel, with much appreciation.

    • @renatep.7566
      @renatep.7566 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Happy New Year to you all! Lets make this a good year for all of us! ❤️

    • @annabaiardi3611
      @annabaiardi3611 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hopefully Israel & Germany have no craziness like we do here…

    • @renatep.7566
      @renatep.7566 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Let’s hope not, it’s so heartbreaking!

  • @josimpson7999
    @josimpson7999 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I wondered why the prosecution were calling Robert given his lack of contact with his dreadful family….it’s starting to make more sense now. This is going to be MEGA interesting 🙏👏🏻

  • @nickdepanfilis7895
    @nickdepanfilis7895 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks Lee. Interesting.

  • @ldolan4051
    @ldolan4051 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    No wonder he left
    I'm still shocked Charles Vallow justice isn't #1.

    • @Friendofstfrank
      @Friendofstfrank วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ?

    • @ldolan4051
      @ldolan4051 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @Friendofstfrank no wonder Robert left that family

    • @ldolan4051
      @ldolan4051 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Friendofstfrank Robert. He and the woman he loved left that family in the dust.

  • @jediping
    @jediping 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Man the degree to how badly I want to know what the slur was and about…

  • @kb5654
    @kb5654 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I know Charlie is a grown man and makes his own decisions, but I feel sorry for him. He wanted to appease, impress and prove himself to his mother (Donna) so much he got himself in a MESS AND GAVE HIS LIFE AWAY FOR HER NARCISSISTIC CONTROLLING WAYS. I mean think about it we raise our children to do their best in life and be the best they can be. Lord only knows what little slick con artists type ways Donna exposes her children to. I mean had she raised them that illegal activities are a NO NO he’d know better or would have had second thoughts about doing something that could possibly take away life as you know it, and not for the best. ITS SAD DONNA SHOULD BE PAYING THE PRICE FOR BEING SO EGOTISTICAL SHE COULDN’T BARE NOT RUNNING WENDY’S LIFE.

  • @susangoodwin8067
    @susangoodwin8067 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    If she is involved with the murder, Robert is not throwing her under bus , just being honest.

  • @WildernessPoint
    @WildernessPoint 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Really appreciate your thoughts on this.

  • @lorieromano
    @lorieromano 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    It seems fair that Donna would bond with the two narcisstic children but not be that close to the more giving child. I'm sure he has painful memories but he must be happy with his choice to remove himself from the dynamic

    • @jupeter24
      @jupeter24 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Esp. if they all end up in prison without him.

  • @DianeAvery-h1s
    @DianeAvery-h1s วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love your channel, you are so bright and lovely and deliver info in a way one doesn’t need a law degree to understand. Hope we see lots of you and your channel into 2025!

  • @PH_1964
    @PH_1964 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Happy New Year everyone 🎉❤
    I watched Birdcage with Robin Williams the other night and couldn't stop thinking of Charlie. There's an actor, Grant Heslov, who's his doppelganger in the film 😂

    • @harley6222
      @harley6222 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh wow! I should watch it. Happy new yrs PH 🎉

    • @christineoosthuizen4388
      @christineoosthuizen4388 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      One of my favorite movies... So so so funny!!!

    • @PH_1964
      @PH_1964 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @harley6222 Honestly, the absolute double image 😁 Happy New Year to you too 😘

    • @PH_1964
      @PH_1964 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @christineoosthuizen4388 It's really good isn't it? I love and miss Robin Williams ♥️

    • @christineoosthuizen4388
      @christineoosthuizen4388 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@PH_1964 Heartfelt acting all the way... And the boiled egg in the soup... 😂🤣😂
      RW enriched our lives, he was of another human league... ♥️

  • @SharonBoer-m9p
    @SharonBoer-m9p 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love your explanation

  • @darrellhicks360
    @darrellhicks360 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    THIS is blowing
    my mind 😳😳😳

  • @DL-cs6fz
    @DL-cs6fz 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    “ In the beginning” of the legal proceedings re: D murder, there was a deep dive article
    Discussing the relation between RA and DA, and his girlfriend/ current wife. They were
    Fighting and both insulting each other and his wife. RA said some very nasty insults
    (Religious/ ethnic) against DA in reaction to her insults of his wife. I dont remember bc
    I am not of that culture, and I cannot find the source. It was years ago, before CA trial.

  • @JimB16
    @JimB16 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Fascinating. The older brother may have some really powerful new testimony... Can't wait... haha

  • @JohnSalmon-rd6rd
    @JohnSalmon-rd6rd วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How could they be so stupid to talk on phone? Couldn't even think to buy a return airfare for an argument if caught

  • @kathywright7395
    @kathywright7395 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love your channel

  • @PraiseChrist4Ever
    @PraiseChrist4Ever 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Looking at Wendi makes me Ill. Liar