DONNA ADELSON TRIAL: Defense rests its case, Adelson will not testify

Jury now deliberating in Donna Adelson murder trial after defense closes with fiery plea for acquittal

A group of 12 is now huddled in a jury room, embarking on an effort to determine if Donna Adelson will spend the rest of her life in a Florida prison.

'Render a verdict that does justice': Donna Adelson trial closes in dueling portraits

Lawyers for the prosecution and defense in the trial of Donna Adelson delivered their closing arguments Sept. 4 in the 2014 murder-for-hire of Dan Markel. Now it's the jury's turn.

Defense Rests in Donna Adelson's Murder Trial

After Donna Adelson announced she won’t testify, her defense rested. Judge Stephen Everett then scheduled closings for Thursday morning. (9/3/25)

DONNA ADELSON TRIAL: Defense rests its case, Adelson will not testify

Donna Adelson will not testify in her own trial, Adelson shared with Judge Stephen Everett Wednesday on day 11 of her trial. That decision comes after the defense rests its case Wednesday Closing statements are expected Thursday Watch the video for key moments in the courtroom Wednesday and what comes next in this trial.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Wednesday, the defense rested its case in the Donna Adelson trial.Adelson spoke in court to confirm she wi…

Donna Adelson trial recap: She will not testify; defense rests its case

In 3 hours, jury finds Donna Adelson guilty of murder

Updated: Donna Adelson, the former mother-in-law of Dan Markel, was found guilty Thursday of murdering the Florida State University College of Law professor.