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Intense Preparations Begin as Karen Read’s Murder Trial Looms: Last-Minute Motions and Jury Selection Raise the Stakes

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DEDMHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – The upcoming murder trial of Karen Read, who stands accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, has attracted significant public attention. Attorneys on both sides are now in the midst of final preparations before the trial begins in a matter of days. As jury selection is set to commence on April 16, Judge Beverly Cannone is expected to address approximately 40 motions put forth by the prosecution and defense on Friday. Some of the motions raised in the case come as no surprise, given the high stakes involved. Attorney Katherine Loftus predicts … Read more

Judge Denies Defense Request to Disqualify Norfolk DA and Imposes No Sanctions in Karen Read Murder Case

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In Dedham, Massachusetts, Judge Beverly J. Cannone has denied a defense request to disqualify or impose sanctions on Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey regarding his extrajudicial comments and other decisions made in the controversial Karen Read murder case. The judge determined that no egregious misconduct had occurred that could substantially prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial, leading to her denial of the motion. Responding to the ruling, Read’s defense attorneys refrained from commenting. This recent decision follows another denial by Judge Cannone on Tuesday, concerning the defense’s request to dismiss the case. The … Read more

Senior Judge Karen Henderson: A Key Figure in the Trump Court Hearing and Beyond

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WASHINGTON, DC – Senior Judge Karen Henderson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has become the center of attention as she navigates a high-profile case that could have implications for the entire judiciary system. As the longest serving jurist on the panel and the sole Republican appointee among her colleagues, the decisions she makes in this case will be closely scrutinized and could set a precedent for other judges, including those on the Supreme Court. Henderson’s skepticism of former President Donald Trump’s actions during the 2020 presidential election has … Read more