Jury Selection Challenges Intensify in Karen Read Trial Amid Fears of Stealth Juror Infiltration
In Canton, Massachusetts, the contentious retrial of Karen Read has reignited debates on the influence of “stealth jurors” and the complexities of ensuring a fair trial amid high public interest. Read faces charges in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, who was found deceased under suspicious circumstances involving her SUV during a snowy night. As the second week of jury selection kicks off, legal specialists have raised concerns about the potential for jurors who might conceal their familiarity with the case or their biases to infiltrate the jury. These … Read more