- Donna Adelson's defense team returns to court Tuesday
- Judge keeps discovery deadline for April 30th
- Watch the video to stay updated on the case
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The Donna Adelson case continues to move forward.
I'm Jade Bulecza your neighborhood reporter in Downtown Tallahassee
She's the woman accused in the murder of her son-in-law FSU Law Professor Dan Markel.
In court Tuesday, her defense team asked to re-depose three witnesses -- deposed by Adelson's previous attorneys.
Her defense said there was a deep conflict between the former attorney representing Donna Adelson and her son Charlie. The judge mentioned he would need to read the basis of the defense's request before making a decision.
"We’ve been working to schedule depositions with the state and this morning for the first time we learned that the state does object to us redeposing three of the states witnesses," said Jackie Fulford, an attorney for Donna Adelson.
The judge also reviewed the dates of the trial and discovery deadline.
According to court records, the next hearing will be held February 26, for three hours. It's a mini trial, called an Arthur hearing. Legal expert Don Pumphrey says it's a common practice.
"When you go to an Arthur hearing, the state has a higher burden so then the burden becomes proof, evident, presumption. So, if there is sufficient evidence under the Arthur standard the state has to prove a higher burden," said Pumphrey.
The judge kept the discovery deadline for April 30th. The trial begins in June.
