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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 1H 44M

Court TV's Vinnie Politan Joins STS As Charlie Adelson's Trial Begins

from The Adelsons: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Charlie Adelson trial is officially underway, and Court TV’s Vinnie Politan joins STS to break down the case, courtroom strategy, and key issues to watch. In this episode, we examine the latest developments in the Charlie Adelson trial, the prosecution’s case, and the evidence surrounding the murder of Dan Markel. What could be the most important moments in the Charlie Adelson trial? Key Points: Charlie Adelson’s trial gets underway Vinnie Politan joins STS for expert legal analysis Key allegations and evidence in the case The prosecution’s strategy and potential challenges The defense strategy and arguments to watch The Dan Markel murder investigation Key witnesses and courtroom developments What could determine the outcome of the trial The Charlie Adelson trial marks another major chapter in the long-running Dan Markel murder case. Vinnie Politan brings courtroom insight and legal analysis as we examine the evidence, testimony, strategies, and developments that could shape the trial. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories, with expert perspectives on the cases making headlines. STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… We dive back into the #DanMarkel murder case. He’s the Harvard-educated FSU Law Professor gunned down in his Tallahassee driveway back in 2014. Two hitmen and a go-between are already convicted of the crime and in prison. Ex-brother-in-law Charlie Adelson’s whose trial begins today stands accused of putting the hit on his ex-brother-in-law - Dan Markel. #BestGuests: Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan is an EMMY Award-winning legal journalist who was a popular face on the original Court TV, leading the network’s coverage of the nation’s most compelling trials. A lawyer and former prosecutor, Vinnie has reported on the world of crime and justice for over 20 years, including hosting legal and news programs on HLN, Sirius XM and NBC in Atlanta. Vinnie’s father was a federal judge and his older brother a partner at a large national law firm. Their influence was a driving force in leading Vinnie to law school. Vinnie earned his law degree from Seton Hall University after doing his undergraduate work at Stanford University. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in his home state of New Jersey, before entering private practice, where he handled a multitude of complex cases. Moving from the courtroom to television, Vinnie’s long and successful career has included covering trials involving Alex Murdaugh, Johnny Depp, Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, Casey Anthony, Jodi Arias and the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case, where Vinnie was the first to do a national interview with the parents of Trayvon Martin. LTC (Ret) Carl Steinbeck, a nearly 30 year Judge Advocate for the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and combat veteran, now zealously represents military Service Members and Department of Defense Civilian Employees across the globe in fighting for their justice matters. The Steinbeck Law Firm PLLC is honored to represent trial advocacy matters for those highly valued individuals that serve in our Nation’s defense. Hosts his own YouTube channel Jury Trial Mentor with his brother John Steinbeck. JEREMY Mutz specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Divorce Law. Jeremy has strong Tallahassee ties, attending FSU School of Law where Dan Markel was a professor Jeremy worked as an assistant State Attorney where he prosecuted domestic batteries, violations of injunctions, DUI’s, and serious felonies in Tallahassee and Apalachicola. He now has private practice in Chipley. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor 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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