8 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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21 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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23 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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32 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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46 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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46 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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47 h. 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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4 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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5 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 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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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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8 d. 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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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 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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1 week ago Livestream: Accident reconstructionist back for a second day in Karen Read murder retrial

Weighing in on prosecutors' theory that Read backed her SUV into John O'Keefe, Judson Welcher opined, “That is what happened.” The post Livestream: Accident reconstructionist back for a second day in Karen Read murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read's SUV reached '74% throttle' moments before John O'Keefe's final movements, crash expert testifies

Prosecutors in Karen Read's trial use crash expert data to support claims she hit boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV as evidence mounts in Massachusetts court.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder retrial stretches into sixth week with additional testimony

“I’m anxious,” Read told reporters last week. “I’m ready to put on our case, which will be more robust than it was last year.” The post Livestream: Karen Read murder retrial stretches into sixth week with additional testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Brain surgeon testifies John O'Keefe died from fall on frozen ground in Karen Read trial

In the murder trial of Karen Read, expert testimony highlights John O'Keefe's fatal head injuries and the role of hypothermia in his death.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues with new witness set to testify

A Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab forensic scientist is expected back on the stand Wednesday, though jurors will first hear from a new witness taken out of order. The post Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues with new witness set to testify appeared first on Boston.com.

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