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Appeal in Boston Police Officer Death Case
Karen Read's attorney appeals a mistrial in the case of her boyfriend's death, arguing double jeopardy and seeking to question jurors.
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtBoston Police
Karen ReadJohn O'keefeMartin WeinbergBeverly CannoneCaleb Schillinger
- Why was a mistrial declared in the first place?
- The judge declared a mistrial in June due to a deadlocked jury; the defense now seeks an evidentiary hearing to question jurors about their deliberations.
- What is the main argument of Karen Read's attorney?
- Karen Read's attorney argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that a retrial on charges related to her boyfriend's death would constitute double jeopardy.
- What information did jurors allegedly reveal after the mistrial?
- The defense claims that four jurors indicated they had reached not-guilty verdicts on charges other than manslaughter, but did not inform the judge before a mistrial was declared.
- What is the prosecution's argument against the defense's claims?
- Prosecutors argue that the defense should have anticipated a mistrial and had ample opportunity to address the judge before the mistrial was declared.
- What is the central claim of the defense regarding the investigation?
- The defense contends that police focused on Read as a convenient suspect, while overlooking other law enforcement officers who may be responsible for O'Keefe's death.