On the morning of July 18, 2014, Dan Markel, a well-loved law professor at Florida State University and a father of two young children, returned home and was confronted by an unidentified attacker who shot him twice in the head at close range. The crime scene did not yield immediate clues about the perpetrators, except for one lead – a vague description from a neighbor who witnessed a speeding Prius leaving Dan’s driveway. Detectives faced a challenging investigation, but with the assistance of the FBI and a series of interviews, they were able to reconstruct the Prius’s movements by analyzing surveillance footage and toll booth records. This ultimately led to the capture of the hired hitmen responsible for Dan’s tragic death. However, a crucial question remained unanswered: Who had orchestrated this murder-for-hire plot?
In a comprehensive report by Matt Gutman, ABC News’ chief national affairs correspondent, “20/20” delves into the details of this case.
In a comprehensive report by Matt Gutman, ABC News’ chief national affairs correspondent, “20/20” delves into the details of this case.
- 11/9/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock have sued 100 anonymous individuals over “online scams” that include fake endorsements for beauty products from the two celebrities.
In a suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Bullock and DeGeneres say that they have been “targeted because of their age, their unimpeachable reputation for honesty and having worked hard at maintaining a healthy and youthful look, which con artists believe will attract and dupe unwitting customers into getting bilked by giving up their credit card information.”
The scams, based on the suit, involve fake celebrity endorsements that are used to help trap unsuspecting buyers into programs with recurring charges.
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“Customers are deceptively induced to buy products like Defendants’ ‘anti-aging serums’ and other Beauty Products, typically tempting them with a ‘trial offer’ which promises a free or risk-free trial at a...
In a suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Bullock and DeGeneres say that they have been “targeted because of their age, their unimpeachable reputation for honesty and having worked hard at maintaining a healthy and youthful look, which con artists believe will attract and dupe unwitting customers into getting bilked by giving up their credit card information.”
The scams, based on the suit, involve fake celebrity endorsements that are used to help trap unsuspecting buyers into programs with recurring charges.
Also Read: Ellen DeGeneres to Receive TV Lifetime Achievement Award at 2020 Golden Globes
“Customers are deceptively induced to buy products like Defendants’ ‘anti-aging serums’ and other Beauty Products, typically tempting them with a ‘trial offer’ which promises a free or risk-free trial at a...
- 11/6/2019
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Wrap
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ahf), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization, partnered with Debbie Allen, to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event, which took place at the historic Apollo Theater on this past Friday, November 30th.
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo recognized a momentous milestone for Ahf: as we now have over one million lives in care!” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we were pleased to also honor, recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Ms. Allen was presented Ahf’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award,...
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo recognized a momentous milestone for Ahf: as we now have over one million lives in care!” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we were pleased to also honor, recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Ms. Allen was presented Ahf’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award,...
- 12/6/2018
- Look to the Stars
California voters decided not to get the state involved in enforcing the use of condoms on porn shoots, rejecting Proposition 60, according to adult industry trade organization Free Speech Coalition. The ballot measure, which would have mandated the use of condoms on adult films shot in the state, currently trails 54 percent to 46 percent with 86 percent of the vote counted. The proposition, introduced and backed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and its president, Michael Weinstein, would have required porn actors to wear condoms during scenes filmed in California. To help enforce it, the proposed law contained a provision in...
- 11/9/2016
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
"He’s basically building a utopia and we’re all going to pay for it," says Julia Ann, 47, one of the most sought-after "MILFs" — a popular acronym signifying mature women — in the adult-film industry. "He" in this instance refers to Michael Weinstein, the 63-year-old CEO of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ahf), a billion-dollar nonprofit that runs a chain of pharmacies and thrift stores throughout Southern California. On Monday, Ann and several hundred other porn workers took to a stretch of Sunset Boulevard — 21 floors beneath Weinstein's posh corner office at Ahf's
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- 10/17/2016
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Attorneys for the ex-wife of Florida law professor Dan Markel tell People it's "fanciful fiction" to suggest that she or her family members have any connection to the murder of the popular teacher in 2014. The family of the ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, is speaking out through their attorneys for the first time in a statement to refute that allegation, which was raised after the arrests earlier this summer of two suspects in the alleged murder-for-hire plot. "There has been a lot of unsupported speculation that the Adelsons had something to do with the murder," says the statement signed by a team...
- 8/4/2016
- by Jeff Truesdell, @ jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
Attorneys for the ex-wife of Florida law professor Dan Markel tell People it's "fanciful fiction" to suggest that she or her family members have any connection to the murder of the popular teacher in 2014. The family of the ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, is speaking out through their attorneys for the first time in a statement to refute that allegation, which was raised after the arrests earlier this summer of two suspects in the alleged murder-for-hire plot. "There has been a lot of unsupported speculation that the Adelsons had something to do with the murder," says the statement signed by a team...
- 8/4/2016
- by Jeff Truesdell, @ jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
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