Donna Adelson Trial: Judge Denies Motion for Acquittal, Case Moves Forward

Donna Adelson Trial: Judge Denies Motion for Acquittal, Case
Moves Forward

In a critical moment in the Trial of Donna Adelson, defense
attorney Josh Zelman filed a motion for judgment
of acquittal, arguing that prosecutors had failed to provide
direct evidence linking Donna Adelson to the murder-for-hire plot
that took the life of law professor Dan Markel. It was a bold
move—one that, if granted, would have ended the trial immediately
and cleared Donna of the charges.

But Judge Stephen Everett was quick to shut that
door, ruling that the state had provided enough evidence for a
reasonable jury to consider. In courtroom terms, this was a
decisive victory for the prosecution, ensuring the trial would
move into the defense’s case rather than collapsing
midstream.

Why does this moment matter? Motions for acquittal are standard
procedure, but they often signal the defense’s strategy and
confidence in poking holes in the state’s case. The denial
reinforces the fact that prosecutors have laid enough
groundwork—through wiretaps, financial records, and family
dynamics—to justify moving forward. For jurors, it underscores
that the evidence, though circumstantial, is still strong enough
to be weighed carefully.

The clip captures the judge’s ruling in real time, marking a
turning point in the trial. The defense may continue to argue
that the evidence is too thin, but as of now, the jury will hear
their side fully—and Donna Adelson will remain squarely in the
hot seat as her fate hangs in the balance.

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