7 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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