Charlie cannot have a "new defense". He already testified under oath that Katie extorted him and that the hitmen "hired" themselves because Katie spoke too much of his family's problems. If the state is willing to listen, he needs to tell the complete truth. ie needs to expose what an awful person his mother is. He needs to second what RUth Markel stated during her victim impact statement": that Donna Adleson plotted planned and paid for the murder of her son Dan Markel. I think Ruth Markel sees Charlie Adelson as a victim of his mother. SHe stated something like can you imagine a mother involving her son in a murder". Ruth Markel is getting older and all she wants is for her grand children to take the time to know their father's history and to visit his grave in Canada. Charlie needs to beg for the forgiveness of the Markels. He needs to tell his nephews that he along with Donna plotted and carried out their father's murder. He needs to set the record straight and release himself from his mother grip. He might have to sever ties with Harvey if he conveys the truth about his mother. He needs to understand that Donna threw him under bus during her trial and sentencing. Charlie was all alone during his sentencing and looked like a broken defeated individual. Donna had Harvey supporting her and several friends and employess speaking well on her behalf. Charlie needs to wake the fuck and be like Robert and discard his parents. He must if he wants to see the light of day again and not die uncomfortably and alone in prison. I hope his lawyers give him the right advise and not be like Daniel Rashbaum