2 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues after an emotional day of testimony

Jurors on Wednesday heard testimony from the mother of Read’s boyfriend, slain Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. The post Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues after an emotional day of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true

Kerry Roberts admits never hearing Karen Read ask for a Google search about hypothermia after finding John O'Keefe dead, contradicting earlier testimony.

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25 h. ago Livestream: Kerry Roberts back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial

Kerry Roberts is back on the stand Wednesday after testifying about the frantic search for John O'Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022. The post Livestream: Kerry Roberts back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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40 h. ago Karen Read retrial: Defense calls Proctor a ‘cancer’ as prosecutors hammer ‘science and data’

The prosecution and defense offered vastly different facts and theories as Read's second murder trial got underway Tuesday. The post Karen Read retrial: Defense calls Proctor a ‘cancer’ as prosecutors hammer ‘science and data’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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40 h. ago Woburn man arrested outside Karen Read trial for filming inside courthouse buffer zone

The man was arrested after refusing to leave the 200-foot buffer zone outside the courthouse where the Karen Read trial is being held. The post Woburn man arrested outside Karen Read trial for filming inside courthouse buffer zone appeared first on Boston.com.

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49 h. ago Livestream: Watch opening statements in Karen Read’s murder retrial

Jurors will get a glimpse into the arguments for Read's guilt or innocence when both sides make their opening statements Tuesday. The post Livestream: Watch opening statements in Karen Read’s murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements are Tuesday. Here’s a quick primer on the case.

Karen Read’s highly anticipated retrial is about to begin. This is what you need to know. The post Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements are Tuesday. Here’s a quick primer on the case. appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Karen Read prosecutor wants to block defense from blaming after

Prosecution motion filed in Karen Read case to limit defense strategy to blame law enforcement or dog for Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

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6 d. ago Karen Read judge grants defense video access, allows dog bite experts – with limits

Judge issues key rulings in Karen Read murder retrial, granting defense access to surveillance video and allowing expert testimony on potential dog bites.

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7 d. ago Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff

Massachusetts court holds its last hearing ahead of Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in 2022.

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8 d. ago Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial

The countdown is on to Karen Read's second murder trial, and she and her lawyers are back at Norfolk Superior Court Wednesday to tie up some loose ends. The post Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps

Opening statements in Read’s highly anticipated retrial are reportedly slated for next Tuesday, April 22. The post Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, revving up 2nd murder trial in death of John O'Keefe

All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements. The case had needed just two more jurors since Friday came to a close with 16 of 18 selected.

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1 week ago Murder defendant Karen Read says she would've 'cheered' OJ Simpson verdict as she prepares for 2nd trial

Karen Read says she would've "cheered" the OJ Simpson verdict if it happened today, in a reversal from her original reaction to his double murder trial.

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1 week ago The Supreme Court denied Karen Read’s request to pause her retrial. What comes next?

The nation's highest court could decide later this month whether to take up Read's double jeopardy claims. The post The Supreme Court denied Karen Read’s request to pause her retrial. What comes next? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read jury selection enters home stretch with 15 of 16 chosen

The Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, just needs one more juror before Karen Read's second trial in the death of John O'Keefe can kick off.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court declines to stop Karen Read retrial for murder

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read's emergency request to stay her state murder trial. No explanation was given for the denial of the request.

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2 w. ago Karen Read asks Supreme Court justice for emergency stay of trial with jury selection underway

Karen Read's legal team is asking for her second murder trial to be put on pause pending a petition to the Supreme Court arguing she is facing double jeopardy.

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2 w. ago Karen Read quotes ‘Shawshank Redemption’ as attorneys ask Supreme Court to delay retrial

“I’ll take any chance with the Supreme Court,” Read told reporters Monday. The post Karen Read quotes ‘Shawshank Redemption’ as attorneys ask Supreme Court to delay retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read’s retrial is almost here. This is some of the most hotly debated evidence in her case. 

Nothing in Karen Read's murder case escapes debate, but some pieces of evidence have faced more scrutiny than others. The post Karen Read’s retrial is almost here. This is some of the most hotly debated evidence in her case.  appeared first on Boston.com.

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