Stephen Everett
Judge Stephen Everett presided over both the Charlie Adelson and Donna Adelson trials.
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Everett's two trials provide a continuous record of how one judge handled related evidentiary disputes, jury instructions, courtroom management, judgment-of-acquittal motions, and verdict proceedings for two different defendants.
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CA Charlie Adelson Oct 26, 2023 – Nov 6, 2023
Trial Summary
Presided over the eight-day Charlie Adelson trial in Leon County Circuit Court, opening each session, ruling on evidentiary objections and the judgment-of-acquittal motion, settling the jury charge, and taking and polling the verdict.
DA Donna Adelson Aug 22, 2025 – Sep 4, 2025
Trial Summary
Presided over the nine-day Donna Adelson trial in Leon County Circuit Court, delivering the preliminary jury instructions, ruling on exhibit foundation, discovery, immunity, and sequestration disputes, and receiving the jury's verdict on September 4, 2025.