TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Wendi Adelson took the stand Monday as her mother, Donna Adelson, stands trial for the murder of Wendi’s ex-husband, FSU Law professor Dan Markel.

Donna Adelson was visibly emotional as Wendi walked into Courtroom 3G and took a seat on the witness stand.

Circuit Judge Stephen Everett cautioned Donna Adelson to refrain from any emotional outbursts, but acknowledged “your child offering testimony in your own trial” can be difficult.

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Chief Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman asked Wendi Adelson to identify her mother just minutes into her testimony.

“Do you see your mother in the courtroom today?”

“Yes,” Wendi Adelson replied.

Donna Adelson is facing murder, conspiracy and solicitation charges in the July 2014 murd

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