5 d. ago Alabama Violated Constitutional Rights of Death Row Inmate, Appeals Court Rules

A federal appellate panel said that Michael Sockwell was eligible to be retried because prosecutors systematically eliminated Black potential jurors at his 1990 murder trial.

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6 d. ago Former boxing coach says Kohberger never competed despite suspect's boasts

Pennsylvania witnesses challenge subpoenas for Bryan Kohberger murder trial in Idaho, citing hardships while judge upholds most requests despite personal and professional concerns

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7 d. ago Pennsylvania residents fight subpoenas in Bryan Kohberger's Idaho murder case

Pennsylvania residents, including a boxing gym owner, school advisor and former classmate, face hearings on traveling to Idaho for Bryan Kohberer's murder trial.

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9 d. ago Judge says jury in Kohberger trial won't hear defense theory about another killer

Judge Steven Hippler said lawyers for Kohberger won't be permitted to present to the jury the theory that some unknown person is the real killer.

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1 week ago Bryan Kohberger case: Judge in Idaho murders case issues alternate suspect ruling, shifts trial start date

Bryan Kohberger's trial for the murder of four University of Idaho students has been rescheduled, with jury selection beginning August 4 and opening statements on August 18

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1 week ago Bryan Kohberger's alternate suspect theory slapped down by Idaho judge

Bryan Kohberger's trial for the murder of four University of Idaho students has been rescheduled, with jury selection beginning August 4 and opening statements on August 18

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1 week ago Spokesman for Karmelo Anthony's Family Asks Supporters to Help Fight 'Against White Supremacy'

Dominique Alexander, spokesman for the family of Karmelo Anthony, characterized the teen's murder trial for the death of Austin Metcalf as a fight against "white supremacy."  The post Spokesman for Karmelo Anthony’s Family Asks Supporters to Help Fight ‘Against White Supremacy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Karen Read's lawyers identify exact moment prosecution 'lost the case' in murder trial

Karen Read's defense attorneys reveal the trial turning point was when prosecutor Hank Brennan made a critical error about evidence, leading to her acquittal.

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2 w. ago Mass. State Police head responds to Karen Read murder trial verdict

Col. Geoffrey Noble acknowledged the past three years have “challenged” State Police to reflect on their actions and bolster training and accountability. The post Mass. State Police head responds to Karen Read murder trial verdict appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read Acquitted of Murder and Manslaughter in Retrial: What We Know

A jury found Ms. Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter on Wednesday in the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in 2022. Her first trial last year ended in a mistrial.

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2 w. ago Karen Read Acquitted in Murder Trial Over Boyfriend’s Death Outside Boston

A jury cleared Ms. Read of charges related to the 2022 death of John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, and convicted her only of drunken driving, in a trial that attracted wide attention.

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2 w. ago Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial

Karen Read's retrial concludes with a verdict on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of officer John O'Keefe during a blizzard.

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2 w. ago How did a ceiling fan become a leading visual in the Karen Read murder trial?

The overhead fan in Norfolk Superior Court’s Courtroom 25 has been described by some Karen Read trialwatchers as “oddly mesmerizing” and “David Lynch-coded.” The post How did a ceiling fan become a leading visual in the Karen Read murder trial? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read's bold media blitz might be working as jury zeroes in on lesser charge: expert

Karen Read's murder trial now rests with the jury, which appears focused on a drunken driving charge after prosecutors played clips of her discussing spiking her own drinks.

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2 w. ago Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

Karen Read murder trial deliberations compared to other high-profile cases like OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, and Alex Murdaugh.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Wait for a verdict continues in Karen Read murder trial

Jury deliberations resume Monday in Read’s murder retrial as the wait for a verdict continues.  The post Livestream: Wait for a verdict continues in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Experts weigh in on key moments that could decide Karen Read's fate in murder trial

Karen Read's fate in jurors' hands following month-long retrial with dramatic dashcam footage, expert testimony challenging vehicle collision theory, and powerful closing arguments.

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3 w. ago Defense hammers 'ridiculous' evidence in Karen Read closing, says case is 'cooked'

Karen Read's defense lawyer urged jurors to find her not guilty in the murder trial of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, arguing there was no collision with her SUV

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3 w. ago Livestream: Closing arguments in Karen Read’s murder retrial

The lawyers will make their closing pitches Friday before the jury begins its deliberations to decide Karen Read’s fate. The post Livestream: Closing arguments in Karen Read’s murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments

During Thursday’s charge conference, Judge Beverly Cannone and the attorneys will discuss the instructions to be given to jurors as they begin their deliberations. The post Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments appeared first on Boston.com.

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