US EditionKaren Read jury seated, trial to begin with opening statements next week
- Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set to begin next week after jury selection concluded on Tuesday, with a motions hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
- The jury consists of 12 jurors and six alternates, with selection taking longer due to nearly 90% of candidates being familiar with the case.
- Karen Read, accused of killing John O'Keefe, expressed confidence in the jury selection process, stating they are 'ready to get this show on the road.'
- Special prosecutor Hank Brennan plans to use Read's previous interviews during his opening statements to challenge her case, which could impact the trial outcomes.
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The 10 Wildest Details From The Docuseries 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read'
When it comes to twist-filled docuseries, A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is an especially memorable watch. The show recounts the case of Karen Read, who faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of personal injury and death following the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe. Read was accused of hitting O'Keefe with her car and leaving him to die in the s…
Final pre-trial hearing before opening statements in Karen Read retrial - Boston News, Weather, Sports
18 Norfolk County residents have been selected in the Karen Read retrial. One final pre-trial hearing was held on Wednesday. Once again, lawyers argued over experts in accident reconstruction. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan said the defense has been slow to turn over “discovery” information on their controversial witnesses employed by a firm called “Arcca.” “This is the very issue I’ve been concerned about,” said Brennan. “Since the beginning o…
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