TORONTO (Court TV) — Dan Markel ‘s parents are firing back at what they called “disrespectful and delusional statements” made at Donna Adelson ‘s sentencing.

Adelson was sentenced on Monday to life in prison without parole after her conviction for masterminding the murder-for-hire that killed Markel, her former son-in-law. Adelson was the fifth person convicted in the case, following her son, Charlie Adelson , his ex-girlfriend and two hitmen.

Donna Adelson uses a tissue to wipe her eyes during her sentencing for her role in the murder of Dan Markel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

Donna and her husband, Harvey, took the opportunity to address the Court during Monday’s sentencing hearing, where they maintained her innocence. But their statements also appeared to take aim at the victim’

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