Name: Defense Rests - Day 7 - Charlie Adelson
Uploaded: 2023-11-03
Description: Defense rests and the State declines rebuttal; Judge Everett releases the jury for the weekend with closing arguments set for Monday morning.

Defense rests and the State declines rebuttal; Judge Everett releases the jury for the weekend with closing arguments set for Monday morning.

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Proceedings

Procedural 1 Defense Rests; State Declines Rebuttal Line 1

Procedural 2 Jury Dismissed Until Monday — Closing Arguments Line 8

Procedural 1 Defense Rests; State Declines Rebuttal

1 3:21:31

JUDGE EVERETT: The attorneys are going to approach again on a brief matter.

2 3:23:34

JUDGE EVERETT: Members of the jury, I have news that's going to make you terribly sad.

3 3:23:40

JUDGE EVERETT: Well, before I give that — Mr. Rashbaum, do you have any other witnesses you intend to call?

4 3:23:46

MR. RASHBAUM: No, Judge. We rest.

5 3:23:48

JUDGE EVERETT: Does the State plan to call a rebuttal case at this time?

6 3:23:51

MS. CAPPLEMAN: No, Your Honor.

7 3:23:53

JUDGE EVERETT: With both parties having rested their cases, I am going to release you for the afternoon to return on Monday. I know — shocked faces.

Procedural 2 Jury Dismissed Until Monday — Closing Arguments

8 3:24:06

JUDGE EVERETT: With that, once again, I'm going to give you the same instruction.

9 3:24:09

JUDGE EVERETT: Do not discuss the case with each other or anyone else. Do not watch any news coverage.

10 3:24:15

JUDGE EVERETT: Do not find out any information concerning this matter.

11 3:24:19

JUDGE EVERETT: Again, this is going to be extremely important in reaching the end of this case. This instruction is being given to you for a very specific reason of not causing a mistrial by taking in information that did not take place in this courtroom. I know everyone before has agreed to abide by this and also related that you understood this instruction, but the reason I keep repeating it is because it's that important.

12 3:24:48

JUDGE EVERETT: Have a good weekend. We will see you Monday morning for closing arguments. Please report at 8:30.

Insights

Procedural 1 Defense Rests; State Declines Rebuttal

Defense formally rests after Charlie Adelson's testimony; the State declines to call a rebuttal case; Judge Everett releases the jury until Monday.

Case Significance

The formal close of evidence is a structural milestone — no new testimony or exhibits will be admitted. The case proceeds to closing arguments on Monday.

Defense rests after Charlie Adelson's direct, cross, and redirect examination
State waives its right to call rebuttal witnesses
Jury released; closings to follow on Monday

Highlights

Procedural

Defense formally rests on the record, closing the defense evidentiary case after Charlie Adelson's testimony.

“No, Judge. We rest.”

— Dan RashbaumFormal close of the defense case; no further defense witnesses will be called after Charlie Adelson's testimony.Procedural

State declines to present a rebuttal case; both parties having rested, the evidentiary record is closed.

Deep Analysis

Procedural Action

Defense Rests

Dan Rashbaum formally rests the defense case on the record, with no additional witnesses beyond Charlie Adelson.

State Waives Rebuttal

Georgia Cappleman confirms the State will not call a rebuttal case.

Schedule Or Logistics

Jury Released Until Monday

Judge Everett releases the jury for the weekend; they are to return Monday for closing arguments.

Substantive Impact

Close of Evidence

With both parties resting, the evidentiary record is closed. No additional testimony or exhibits will be admitted. The case proceeds to closing arguments.

Summary

Following the close of Charlie Adelson's redirect examination, Judge Everett briefly convenes both parties at the bench before confirming on the record that the defense has no additional witnesses. Dan Rashbaum formally rests the defense case. Georgia Cappleman, speaking for the State, declines to present a rebuttal case. With both sides rested, Judge Everett dismisses the jury for the weekend. He delivers the standing admonition — no case discussion, no news coverage, no outside information — and instructs jurors to return Monday at 8:30 a.m. for closing arguments.

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