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Karen Read’s Second Murder Trial Struggles to Form Jury Amidst Widespread Public Awareness

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Dedham, Mass. — The retrial of Karen Read, accused in the high-profile murder of her boyfriend John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, is facing delays in jury selection as the courtroom works to find impartial jurors. The selection process, which started Tuesday, has been extended into the weekend after four days without finalizing a full jury due to the case’s wide recognition and the potential jurors’ predefined opinions. By Friday afternoon, Judge Beverly Cannone dismissed the court after selecting 10 jurors from a pool of many who were familiar with the details of Read’s previous … Read more

Jury Selection Advances in Karen Read’s High-Profile Murder Retrial, Defense Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Double Jeopardy Claim

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DEDHAM, Mass. — As the fourth day of jury selection concluded on Friday in the retrial of Karen Read, a total of 10 jurors have been selected, evenly comprised of five men and five women. The case is gaining heightened attention as it heads toward a full jury of 16 members. Meanwhile, Read’s defense team is taking a critical legal step, seeking intervention from the highest court in the land. In a significant move, the defense counsel for Karen Read filed a plea with the Supreme Court late Thursday. They are contesting the retrial on … Read more

Karen Read’s High-Profile Retrial Progresses Amid Legal Challenges on Protest Restrictions

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DEDHAM, Mass. — The retrial of Karen Read, facing charges from a 2022 incident, continued Thursday as jury selection entered its third day with seven jurors already chosen. The process at Norfolk Superior Court, overseen by Judge Beverly Cannone, has involved rigorous vetting, with nearly 200 prospective jurors interviewed since Tuesday. The jury roster so far includes four men and three women selected over the concerted two-day effort, with considerations underway to fill a total of 12 seats, including four alternate jurors. Cannone advised the prospective jurors of a significant commitment, predicting the trial may … Read more

Key Pre-Trial Decisions Set the Stage in Canton Murder Case as Karen Read’s Retrial Approaches

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Canton, MA — On the eve of the retrial of Karen Read, a case that has drawn national attention, significant developments have emerged from the Superior Court. Judge Beverly Cannone has issued decisive rulings that could influence the proceedings, particularly regarding the selection of jurors and participation of a defense expert. The retrial, set to open this week, revisits the charges against Read under intense scrutiny, stemming from a high-profile murder case in Canton. The initial trial had left the community divided, amplifying the pressure on legal practitioners and participants in this subsequent round. Judge … Read more