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Watch Day 1: Opening Statements, Crime-Scene Testimony, and Rivera's Account

Donna AdelsonAugust 22, 20258:11:29 of video24 proceedings

Presiding:
Stephen Everett
Appearing:
Georgia CapplemanSarah Kathryn DuganJackie L. FulfordJoshua D. ZelmanCraig IsomDavid SimsAnthony ClarkJoanne MalteseJames GeigerLuis Rivera
Jury InstructionPreliminary Jury Instructions — Charges, Trial Procedure, and Juror Conduct

The court instructed jurors on the charges, the State's burden of proof, the defendant's right to remain silent, and restrictions on outside research and communication.

Speaking—
Chapters 24
  1. 28:01Jury InstructionPreliminary Jury Instructions — Charges, Trial Procedure, and Juror Conduct
  2. 40:26OpeningOpening Statement - Sarah Kathryn DuganSarah Kathryn Dugan
  3. sidebarDefendant’s Courtroom DemeanorSarah Kathryn Dugan
  4. 1:37:26ProceduralBrief Recess — Jury Break After Opening Statements
  5. 2:00:31OpeningOpening Statement - Jackie L. FulfordJackie L. Fulford
  6. 2:17:40DirectJames Geiger - DirectJames GeigerGeorgia Cappleman
  7. 2:34:48Cross WaivedJames Geiger - Cross (Waived)James GeigerJackie L. Fulford
  8. 2:35:07ProceduralProcedural
  9. sidebarWitness Sequestration InstructionsDavid SimsGeorgia Cappleman
  10. 2:36:00DirectDavid Sims - DirectDavid SimsGeorgia Cappleman
  11. 2:42:04Cross WaivedDavid Sims - Cross (Waived)David SimsJackie L. Fulford
  12. 2:42:14DirectJoanne Maltese - DirectJoanne MalteseGeorgia Cappleman
  13. 2:54:48DirectAnthony Clark - DirectAnthony ClarkGeorgia Cappleman
    1 sidebar
    1. SidebarBrief Recess Over Crime Scene Photos
  14. 3:24:34Cross WaivedAnthony Clark - Cross (Waived)Anthony ClarkJoshua D. Zelman
  15. 3:24:42ProceduralJudge Everett Warns Donna Adelson to Control Emotional Reactions
  16. 4:46:17ProceduralOJP — Contested Admissibility of Composite Email Exhibit 64
  17. 5:16:10DirectCraig Isom - DirectCraig IsomGeorgia Cappleman
    1 sidebar
    1. SidebarState's 60 Document Dispute
  18. 5:45:25ProceduralOJP — Foundation Objection to Exhibit 64-AA (Shared Email Address)
  19. 5:56:16DirectCraig Isom - Direct (Continued)Craig IsomGeorgia Cappleman
  20. 6:49:56CrossCraig Isom - CrossCraig IsomJoshua D. Zelman
  21. 7:05:52RedirectCraig Isom - RedirectCraig IsomGeorgia Cappleman
  22. 7:20:12ProceduralOJP — Exhibit 60 Foundation Clarification
  23. 7:24:05DirectLuis Rivera - DirectLuis RiveraGeorgia Cappleman
  24. 7:53:33CrossLuis Rivera - CrossLuis RiveraJackie L. Fulford
    2 sidebars
    1. SidebarWendi Adelson Testimony Scheduling
    2. SidebarMonday Predicate Hearing Schedule
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