Witness

Len Harvey

Longtime Premier Health and Fitness director who authenticated July 18 surveillance footage and its full unedited source; he had reviewed about 75% of the footage.

AppearedGarcia–Magbanua

MentionedMagbanua Retrial Charlie Adelson Donna Adelson

69 lines·25 proceedings·21 mentions·4 trials

About

His appearances connect surveillance-video authentication in the Garcia–Magbanua 2019 Joint Trial with later testimony and evidence concerning the Adelson family, the Adelson Institute, and related communications and travel planning.

Len Harvey was identified as the director of Premier Health and Fitness Center in the Garcia–Magbanua 2019 Joint Trial, where he testified about the facility's recording system, footage retention, camera coverage, and the surveillance video admitted into evidence. In later proceedings, he was referenced as Wendi Adelson's father and in connection with the Adelson Institute, including testimony describing him as a dentist, manager or owner, and a person with access to employee records. Testimony also connected him to a mistakenly received or threatening voicemail, a covert recording assignment involving Charles Adelson, and a patient-dentist relationship with Katherine Magbanua. In donna-adelson-2025, he was discussed in relation to shared family communications, Adelson Institute and financial records, a Lexus title transfer, and travel planning with Donna Adelson.

Trial Record (25)

GMGarcia–MagbanuaSep 26, 2019 – Oct 11, 2019Called by prosecution

Premier Health and Fitness director Len Harvey authenticated the facility's surveillance footage and explained the camera system, review scope, and parking-lot coverage.

Day 1

Sep 26, 2019

DirectLen Harvey - DirectLen HarveyGeorgia Cappleman1highlight18lines spoken

Summary

Harvey authenticated Premier surveillance video, and the court admitted State's Exhibit 124 without objection.

Highlights (1)

evidence eventHarvey authenticated the disk as containing fair and accurate images captured by Premier Health and Fitness Center's surveillance system.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Day 3

Oct 1, 2019

DirectLen Harvey - DirectLen HarveyGeorgia Cappleman1highlight10lines spoken

Summary

Harvey authenticated the complete original surveillance footage, and the court admitted State's Exhibit 177 after the defense withdrew its objection.

Highlights (1)

evidence eventThe State published a portion of Exhibit 177 without sound after Harvey confirmed the complete footage ran several hours and included the previously shown camera angles.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

CrossLen Harvey - CrossLen HarveySaam Zangeneh5highlights28lines spoken

Summary

Harvey described limits in his surveillance review and camera coverage, and did not recall video of Garcia leaving the Prius.

Highlights (5)

testimony highlightHarvey said he reviewed most, rather than all, of the surveillance footage, estimating about 75 percent.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Quote“I've looked at the majority of that.”— Len HarveyHarvey qualified the scope of his review of the surveillance footage.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

testimony highlightHarvey agreed that trees left portions of the parking lot outside the surveillance cameras' view.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Quote“So there's certain portions of the middle there that you cannot see due to trees. And on the north side of the building, there are some trees there that you cannot see portions of the parking lot.”— Len HarveyHarvey described camera blind spots in the parking lot.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Show all 5 highlights

testimony highlightHarvey said he did not recall video showing Sigfredo Garcia leave the silver Prius and urinate in the parking lot.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Jury QuestionsLen Harvey - Juror QuestionsLen HarveyJames C. Hankinson3highlights13lines spoken

Summary

Harvey explained the camera labels and business layout, then answered a brief follow-up about monitoring and parking-lot staffing.

Highlights (3)

testimony highlightIn response to a juror question, Harvey described the business layout and explained how the surveillance-camera views were labeled.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Quote“I believe on the footage, it's Camera 1, 2, 3. We have 16 cameras. And I believe on the bottom of the video, it's labeled South Parking Lot, west Parking Lot -- maybe Northwest Parking Lot, it seems like, but then North Parking Lot.”— Len HarveyHarvey explained how jurors could identify the camera views in Exhibit 177.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

testimony highlightGarcia's counsel briefly asked about real-time monitoring and parking-lot staffing; Harvey said the facility had no security team and that facilities staff walked the property.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Day 6

Oct 4, 2019

CrossMary Hull - CrossMary HullSaam ZangenehMentioned

Summary

Garcia's counsel tested gaps in Hull's vehicle-price records and the limited scope of her financial review.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

KMMagbanua RetrialMay 18, 2022 – May 27, 2022

Referenced as Wendi Adelson's father and a dentist at the Adelson Institute.

Day 2

May 19, 2022

CrossWendi Adelson - CrossWendi AdelsonChristopher DeCosteMentioned

Summary

Wendi Adelson denied knowing who killed Professor Markel or being involved as defense counsel pressed her about Charles Adelson, the divorce, and her claimed avoidance of case coverage.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 4

May 23, 2022

DirectYindra Velazquez Mascaro - DirectYindra Velazquez MascaroSarah Kathryn DuganMentioned

Summary

A longtime friend described Magbanua's relationships, work history, and an attributed July 2014 account; the court admitted several location, photograph, and vehicle exhibits.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectClariza Lebredo - DirectClariza LebredoSarah Kathryn DuganMentioned

Summary

Lebredo described Adelson Institute operations and said Magbanua was a one-time dental patient, not someone she saw working there.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossErika Johnson - CrossErika JohnsonTara KawassMentioned

Summary

Johnson acknowledged uncertainty in her earlier testimony about Katie's employment and limits on her knowledge of Adelson Institute check-writing.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CACharlie AdelsonOct 26, 2023 – Nov 6, 2023

Referenced as an Adelson Institute owner, in a covert recording assignment with Charles Adelson, and in Charles Adelson's testimony about a threatening voicemail.

Day 3

Oct 30, 2023

DirectErika Johnson - DirectErika JohnsonSarah Kathryn DuganMentioned

Summary

Erika Johnson authenticated and the court admitted a 2016 call to Charlie Adelson about law enforcement's request for records concerning Katherine Magbanua.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 4

Oct 31, 2023

DirectBrian Kendall - DirectBrian KendallGeorgia CapplemanMentioned

Summary

Brian Kendall described and authenticated an undercover Matsuri restaurant recording of Charles and Harvey Adelson; the court admitted State's Exhibit 112 without objection.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 6

Nov 2, 2023

DirectCharlie Adelson - Direct (Part 2)Charlie AdelsonDan RashbaumMentioned

Summary

Charlie Adelson testified that payments to Katherine Magbanua were made under a claimed extortion threat after Dan Markel was shot.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectCharlie Adelson - Direct (Part 3)Charlie AdelsonDan RashbaumMentioned

Summary

Charlie Adelson used recorded bump calls to explain his claimed extortion theory, deny code words, and describe conversations with Donna Adelson and Katherine Magbanua.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DADonna AdelsonAug 22, 2025 – Sep 4, 2025

Harvey Adelson was discussed in connection with Donna Adelson's family communications, Adelson Institute records, and travel planning. Witnesses also described their friendships with him and his reaction after Charlie Adelson's conviction.

Day 1

Aug 22, 2025

RedirectCraig Isom - RedirectCraig IsomGeorgia CapplemanMentioned

Summary

Isom confirmed that selected emails from a shared address were signed either "mom" or "mom and dad"; he was retained as a potential recall witness.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 2

Aug 25, 2025

DirectJason Newlin - DirectJason NewlinGeorgia CapplemanMentioned

Summary

Jason Newlin explained the documentary foundation for State's Exhibit 60, which the court admitted except for tab JJ.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 3

Aug 26, 2025

CrossRyan Fitzpatrick - CrossRyan FitzpatrickJackie L. FulfordMentioned

Summary

Fitzpatrick confirmed Charlie's cash practice and qualified that his view about the Adelsons' feelings toward Dan Markel was implied.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectMary Hull - DirectMary HullSarah Kathryn DuganMentioned

Summary

Forensic accountant Mary Hull detailed financial records involving cash deposits, Adelson Institute checks to Katherine Magbanua, and banking patterns following Dan Markel's murder.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossMary Hull - CrossMary HullJackie L. Fulford1highlightMentioned

Summary

Mary Hull confirmed limits in the reviewed financial records and clarified Adelson Institute management and ownership dates.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

testimony highlightHull testified that Harvey Adelson became manager in July 2016 and did not become owner again until 2020, according to the business records she reviewed.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

CrossClariza Lebredo - CrossClariza LebredoJoshua D. ZelmanMentioned

Summary

Lebredo said she never heard Donna Adelson speak badly about Dan Markel and described Donna and Harvey Adelson as hard-working.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 6

Aug 29, 2025

DirectPatrick Sanford - Direct (Part 3)Patrick SanfordGeorgia CapplemanMentioned

Summary

Sanford testified about Magbanua's proffers, a recorded call discussing international travel, Donna Adelson's airport arrest, and a 2014 planner listing Dan Markel's vehicle tag number.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 7

Sep 2, 2025

DirectAnn Elizabeth Cunningham - DirectAnn Elizabeth CunninghamJackie L. FulfordMentioned

Summary

A longtime friend described Mrs. Adelson's character and distress, while the court limited hearsay offered to explain Mrs. Adelson's state of mind and travel.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossAnn Elizabeth Cunningham - CrossAnn Elizabeth CunninghamGeorgia CapplemanMentioned

Summary

Cunningham's cross-examination tested her recollection of alleged extortion and highlighted her continuing belief that the Adelsons were innocent.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossRon Gutterson - CrossRon GuttersonGeorgia Cappleman1highlightMentioned

Summary

Gutterson agreed a warrant could affect a return trip and said his discussions about requested assistance were with Harvey, not Donna.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

Quote“That, and helping with Jarred. But I was never spoken to by Donna about this matter. I -- this was between Harvey and myself.”— Ron GuttersonHe limited his understanding of the requested assistance and attributed his discussions to Harvey rather than Donna.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

DirectRichard Shagran - DirectRichard ShagranJoshua D. Zelman3highlightsMentioned

Summary

A longtime friend described the Adelsons' distress after Charlie's conviction and said he helped explain their November 2023 travel planning.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (3)

testimony highlightShagran testified that he and his wife visited Donna and Harvey the day after Charlie's conviction; he described Donna as distraught and Harvey as in shock.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

testimony highlightShagran described helping Donna with a visa and discussing travel reservations with Harvey. He said he suggested a one-way ticket because they did not know how long they would be away, and that Harvey booked the flight.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Quote“well, Donna was the ultimate Jewish mother, not unlike my wife, that was very involved in their children and grandchildren's lives. I think Donna maybe was a little more involved with her grandchildren because of the situation of the grandsons losing their father, wendi working, and also they lived close by Donna and Harvey in South Beach.”— Richard ShagranShagran offered character testimony about Donna's involvement with her family, while qualifying part of the account as his view.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

CrossRichard Shagran - CrossRichard ShagranGeorgia Cappleman1highlightMentioned

Summary

Cappleman tested Shagran's account of suggesting a one-way flight against his prior deposition description of his role as a technology conduit.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

testimony highlightShagran agreed that he helped with the computer because he was more computer savvy than Donna and Harvey, while maintaining that he offered the one-way-flight suggestion.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶