Defense rests in Karen Read trial
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The defense rested its case Wednesday, saying Read was framed for the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend.
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Biomechanical engineer testifies injuries inconsistent with taillight impact in Karen Read murder case, after judge interrupts his birthday message.
Judge Beverly Cannone also denied the defense team’s motion for a mistrial based on what Read’s lawyers called “intentional misconduct” from prosecutor Hank Brennan.
Karen Read will not take the witness stand in the second trial about the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend as the defense has rested.
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Karen Read, accused of killing Boston police officer John O’Keefe, will not testify in her retrial, which could go to the jury by Friday. Experts have disputed the collision theory and cause of death,
A key Karen Read defense crash reconstruction expert testified that damage to her SUV — the alleged murder weapon — and wounds to boyfriend John O’Keefe’s arm are “inconsistent” with a vehicle