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evidence evidence audio Charlie AdelsonState's Exhibit 109 State's Exhibit 109 is a covert audio recording made at Dolce Vita restaurant capturing a conversation between Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua. It was discussed during Louis Bronstein's cross-examination and was relied upon by the prosecution in closing argument. A procedural proceeding addressed the exhibit's revised transcript, in which ellipses had been replaced with the notation 'unintelligible,' prompting the court to grant defense time for review. ← All Evidence
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State's Exhibit 109

State's Exhibit 109 is a covert audio recording made at Dolce Vita restaurant capturing a conversation between Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua. It was discussed during Louis Bronstein's cross-examination and was relied upon by the prosecution in closing argument. A procedural proceeding addressed the exhibit's revised transcript, in which ellipses had been replaced with the notation 'unintelligible,' prompting the court to grant defense time for review.

Dolce Vita covert recordingDolce Vita covert recording of Charlie Adelson and Katherine MagbanuaDolce Vita covert recording transcript (revised — ellipses replaced with 'unintelligible')State's Exhibit 109
Mentioned Charlie Adelson
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The recording was placed at the center of the prosecution's closing argument in the Charlie Adelson trial and generated a distinct procedural dispute over transcript accuracy, both of which reflect its weight as a direct-contact record between Charlie Adelson and Magbanua.

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