4 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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5 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Karen Read murder trial: Jury selection resumes Monday with six seats to fill

Court officials have said they’re aiming for a total of 16 jurors, including four alternates. The post Karen Read murder trial: Jury selection resumes Monday with six seats to fill appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read's second trial heads into weekend without full jury seated

Ten of 16 jurors have been selected for Karen Read's second murder trial in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe as the court breaks for its first weekend.

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2 w. ago Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial

Court officials have said they aim to seat a total of 16 jurors for the upcoming trial, including four alternates. The post Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read jury selection: Dozens in pool already have an opinion on the case

Dozens of potential jurors told a Massachusetts judge they already had opinions on the Karen Read-John O'Keefe murder case before arriving in court Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

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3 w. ago Karen Read's second murder trial set to start in death of boyfriend cop: What to know

Karen Read is set to go on trial for the second time next week on murder charges in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe.

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3 w. ago Karen Read trial: Juror in 1st mistrial joins defense as suspected cop killer returns to court

A Massachusetts attorney who served as an alternate juror in the mistrial of Karen Read last year has joined her defense in her second murder trial.

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3 w. ago Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.

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3 w. ago A guide to the Karen Read case, as she returns to court for her second murder trial

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.

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3 w. ago Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing?

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read case have submitted their witness lists. Here's who's on them. The post Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing? appeared first on Boston.com.

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