It hasn't yet been determined whether Dr. Adelstein will appear in person, Ms. James-Civetta said.

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It hasn't yet been determined whether Dr. Adelstein will appear in person, Todd family lawyer Gloria James-Civetta said.

WSJ: Inquiry Starts Into American's Death in Singapore

Mr. JONATHAN ADELSTEIN (Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission): That is a real bombshell.

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After reviewing Dr. Wu's original autopsy report, Dr. Adelstein concluded that Mr. Todd was garroted to death, meaning choked with a cord or similar item.

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Democratic commissioners Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein voted against the merger.

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Likely to be central to the cause of the Todd family are the findings of Edward Adelstein, a Missouri pathologist who questioned the official autopsy based on photos of the body.

WSJ: Inquiry Starts Into American's Death in Singapore