7 h. ago Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on

Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.

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22 h. 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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31 h. ago Karen Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegation

Karen Read's defense concluded with expert witness Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifying that Boston cop John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being struck by Read's SUV.

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44 h. ago Karen Read judge cuts off witness who sends 'happy birthday' wish to 10

Biomechanical engineer testifies injuries inconsistent with taillight impact in Karen Read murder case, after judge interrupts his birthday message.

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47 h. ago Livestream: Final defense witness back on the stand in Karen Read trial

According to biomechanics expert Andrew Rentschler, the abrasions on John O’Keefe’s arm weren’t consistent with contacting the taillight on Read’s SUV. The post Livestream: Final defense witness back on the stand in Karen Read trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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55 h. ago Final defense witness in Karen Read trial pumps brakes on Lexus collision theory

Biomechanist Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifies as Karen Read's likely final defense witness, challenging claims she hit Boston cop John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV.

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68 h. ago John O'Keefe did not die where prosecutors claim in Karen Read trial, doctor testifies

Defense expert challenges prosecution theory in Karen Read trial, stating John O'Keefe's head trauma pattern doesn't match a fall on the lawn where his body was found.

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2 d. ago Livestream: Defense forensic pathologist returns to the stand in Karen Read trial

During a stop-and-start day Monday, Judge Beverly Cannone repeatedly emphasized efficiency and suggested she regretted giving jurors a bonus day off last week. The post Livestream: Defense forensic pathologist returns to the stand in Karen Read trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Defense attorney's dramatic courtroom move has legal experts talking in Karen Read murder trial

Special prosecutor Hank Brennan admits evidence mistake in Karen Read's murder retrial as defense requests mistrial, with legal experts divided on whether the error was intentional

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3 d. ago Defense expert delivers devastating blow to prosecution theory in Karen Read murder trial as case nears end

Crash reconstructionist returns to stand in Karen Read's murder retrial as judge weighs additional expert testimony about injuries that killed John O'Keefe

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3 d. ago Defense in Karen Read case accuses special prosecutor of misleading jury about damaged hoodie evidence

Crash reconstructionist returns to stand in Karen Read's murder retrial as judge weighs additional expert testimony about injuries that killed John O'Keefe

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3 d. ago Livestream: Karen Read’s crash expert back on the stand Monday

Judge Beverly Cannone told jurors last week Read’s retrial appears to be nearing its end. The post Livestream: Karen Read’s crash expert back on the stand Monday appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge

Expert witnesses clash in Karen Read's murder trial over whether her Lexus struck Officer John O'Keefe, with a retired judge noting jurors view them skeptically.

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6 d. ago 'Cannon' test boosts Karen Read’s defense, showing taillight damage consistent with thrown bar glass

ARCCA crash reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe testifies in Karen Read's murder retrial that damage to her taillight was consistent with a thrown glass.

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6 d. ago Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe  The Conversation

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6 d. ago Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony

Testifying Wednesday, Canton snowplow driver Brian Loughran denied he'd been intimidated into giving testimony favorable to Read's defense. The post Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Critical witness puts case against Karen Read 'on life support,' lawyer says

During Karen Read's murder retrial, testimony from Sgt. Nicholas Barros challenges the condition of the SUV taillight linked to the 2022 death of John O'Keefe.

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8 d. ago Plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during crucial hours in Karen Read murder trial

During testimony, Brian Loughran described driving a plow truck past 34 Fairview Road in a blizzard and noted a parked Ford Edge SUV not usually seen there.

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9 d. ago Karen Read’s silence in murder trial raises stakes for defense

The decision not to call Karen Read to testify in her second murder trial could impact the jury's perception amid damaging interview clips shown by the prosecution.

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1 week ago Lead detective’s text messages cast shadow over Karen Read murder trial

Texts from detective Michael Proctor in Karen Read's murder trial raise questions about investigative bias, with implications for the prosecution's strategy.

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