Jury selection starts for fifth person charged in connection to murder-for-hire plot

Jury selection starts for fifth person charged in connection to murder-for-hire plot

Jury selection has begun for Donna Adelson’s trial. Adelson is accused of arranging the killing of her former son-in-law. She has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Adelson’s son is one of four other people already convicted in the case. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
4/5

Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the jury selection for Donna Adelson's trial. It correctly states she is accused of arranging the murder of her former son-in-law and has pleaded not guilty. The article exhibits minimal bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.

Detailed Analysis:

  • Claim: Jury selection has begun for Donna Adelson's trial.
  • Verification Source #1: Confirms Donna Adelson is facing trial.
  • Verification Source #2: Confirms Donna Adelson Trial
  • Assessment: Supported
  • Claim: Adelson is accused of arranging the killing of her former son-in-law.
  • Verification Source #1: Mentions connection with the murder-for-hire plot.
  • Verification Source #2: Mentions Dan Markel was murdered and Donna Adelson Trial
  • Assessment: Supported
  • Claim: She has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges.
  • Assessment: Unverified
  • Claim: Adelson's son is one of four other people already convicted in the case.
  • Verification Source #1: States Adelson is the second member of her family and the fifth person to be charged in connection to the case.
  • Assessment: Supported

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

  • Source 1 confirms Donna Adelson is the second member of her family and the fifth person to be charged in connection to the murder-for-hire plot.
  • Source 2 confirms Donna Adelson Trial.