3 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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16 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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18 h. 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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27 h. 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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41 h. 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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41 h. 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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4 d. ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Luigi Mangione's request, Karen Read's defense, Bryan Kohberger's witnesses

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4 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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4 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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6 d. ago Karen Read defense gets boost as plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during Boston cop death case

Karen Read's defense gains momentum as plow driver testifies he did not see a body where prosecutors allege she left her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, to die in the snow.

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7 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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7 d. ago Kelly Dever denies seeing key figures near Karen Read’s vehicle in 'disaster' testimony: expert

A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.

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1 week ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Karen Read's defense debut, Super Bowl murder, Menendez trading cards

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1 week ago Livestream: Karen Read’s defense team to call their first witness

Read told reporters Thursday the defense’s first witness will be Matthew DiSogra, an expert in vehicle data.  The post Livestream: Karen Read’s defense team to call their first witness appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Who to watch as Karen Read's defense steps up to plate – and it's not slugger Alan Jackson

Karen Read's defense team challenges murder allegations in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, as the prosecution rests its case with key testimony.

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1 week ago Karen Read defense grills crash expert over $400K price tag and experimentation methods

In the trial of Karen Read, accused of killing John O’Keefe, defense scrutinizes crash expert's costly experiments and presentation modifications for inconsistencies.

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4 w. ago Karen Read's defense opens door for special prosecutor to bring in new evidence: court docs

Evidence about a prior fight between Karen Read and John O'Keefe may be allowed in court after defense team's questioning created an opening for prosecutors.

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4 w. ago Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death

Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.

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