Retrial

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

Suge Knight Faces Legal Setback as Lawyer Seeks Exit Before Civil Retrial Over 2015 Fatal Incident

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Los Angeles — In a surprising twist that emerged just weeks before a significant civil trial, Suge Knight, the former rap mogul, expressed astonishment during a court session when he learned via teleconference from a San Diego prison that his longtime attorney, David Kenner, had sought to withdraw from representing him. The hearing, conducted over a phone line, became a critical prelude to the re-trial scheduled for April 7, concerning the 2015 death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. Knight, visibly unsettled by the development, told the court that he was eager to proceed with the … 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

Free Speech Showdown: Massachusetts Residents Challenge Courthouse Protest Restrictions Amid High-Profile Murder Retrial

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Dedham, MA – Amid the high-stakes retrial of Karen Read, charged with the murder of her former boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, a group of local protesters is challenging court-imposed restrictions they claim unjustly limit their freedom of speech outside the courthouse. In a recent lawsuit, they argue that these measures infringe on their constitutional rights and single out dissent against the judicial process, specifically targeting the presiding judge. Last year, during Read’s initial trial which concluded with a hung jury, a 200-foot buffer zone was established around the Norfolk Superior Court. However, for … Read more