Closing Arguments. Defense argues Donna was a Meddler not a Murderer. | Case Brief

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on @TheEmilyDBaker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/g2fHOyCMKMc Day 9 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on September 4, 2025 and was packed with high-stakes closing arguments! The defense's surprising request to remove lesser included charges, leaving the jury with a direct choice on first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Experience the prosecution's compelling narrative, focusing on Dan Markel's life, Donna Adelson's detailed planning, and the evidence connecting her to the murder plot. Hear how the defense challenged the state's case, arguing no direct evidence before the crime and questioning witness credibility. Emily discuss the intense courtroom exchanges, key legal arguments, and what's next as the world awaits a verdict in this highly anticipated case. RESOURCES Donna Adelson Road So Far - https://youtu.be/rlN7cBdTikw Donna Adelson Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Donna Adelson Trial Daily Case Briefs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH62ToyQCgLbRavztmRy0ohXN DOCKET 0:00 Road So Far 1:17 Donna Is Granted Lesser Included Charges Are Waived 5:16 Defense Makes A Record Why They Didn't Call A Witness 6:44 Pre Argument Summary 8:19 Prosecutions intro 13:21 Summary of Prosecution's Closing Arguments 16:48 Defense defending their honor 30:07 Summary of Defense's Closing Argument 31:29 Prosecution's Rebuttal 37:20 Summary of Prosecution's Rebuttal 38:31 End of Day Summary STAY IN THE LOOP WITH EMILY D. BAKER Download Our FREE App: https://lawnerdapp.com Get the Free Email Alert: https://www.LawNerdAlert.com Case Requests & Business Inquiries: [email protected] Help with the shop: https://www.lawnerdshop.com/pages/contact Mailing Address: Emily D. Baker 2000 Mallory Ln. St. 130-185, Franklin TN 37067 LAW NERD MERCH! https://www.LawNerdShop.com LONG FORM CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyDBaker The Emily Show Podcast on YouTube: https://emilydbaker.com/TheEmilyShowPlaylist Apple Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/AppleTheEmilyShow Spotify Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/SpofityTheEmilyShow On your favorite podcast player Mondays EMILY ON SOCIAL @TheEmilyDBaker Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheEmilyDBaker Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/TheEmilyDBaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmilyDBaker MY YOUTUBE TOOLS **My Favorite YOUTUBE TOOL VidIQ https://vidiq.com/LawNerd Follow My Cats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredandgeorge_cat Emily’s glasses lenses are Irlen tint https://www.irlen.com *This video is not legal advice; it is commentary for educational and entertainment purposes. Some links shared are affiliate links, all sponsorships are stated in video. Videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise stated. Sharing a resource is not an endorsement; it is a resource. Copyright 2020-2025 Baker Media, LLC*