The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential

Oct 18 2024 63 ep. 46
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Nightly coverage of the Karen Read murder trial and her allegations of a cover-up over the killing of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

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Karen Read appears on Dateline as high court prepares to hear her appeal

Oct 18 2024 20 mins  
In a packed show, we got a special preview of Friday's Dateline interview with Karen Read, discussed the more than $250,000 that her first trial cost for security alone, heard from the ACLU of Massachusetts on why they weighed in on Read's appeal in Massachusetts' highest court and much more.

Recap: Major developments since Karen Read's mistrial

Oct 03 2024 20 mins  
Weeks after a mistrial was declared in the Karen Read case, the fallout continues. Jurors have broken their silence, further state police investigations have come into question and a new and well-known lawyer has been tapped to lead the next prosecution. In this special edition of "Canton Confidential," we're looking back at the major developments and ahead at what shape the next t

'He's toxic': Legal expert on DA's decision not to call Proctor in Walshe case

Sep 12 2024 6 mins  
A legal analyst breaks down the Norfolk district attorney’s filing in the Ana Walshe case that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, in the trial.

Karen Read’s motion to dismiss denied: Breaking down the ruling

Aug 23 2024 7 mins  
Judge Beverly Cannone has officially denied Karen Read’s motion to dismiss two of the charges brought against her, ending – for now – the prospect that Read won’t be charged with murder at her re-trial.

Armed with info from jurors, defense attorneys push to dismiss two charges

Aug 09 2024 19 mins  
Judge Beverly Cannone heard arguments about charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a deadly crash, which Karen Read's attorneys are trying to get dismissed ahead of her retrial.

A new trial date, new tensions and new legal challenges

Jul 22 2024 20 mins  
The retrial against Karen Read is set for Jan. 27, months after a mistrial was declared due to a hung jury and just days before the third anniversary of John O'Keefe's death.

Canton police fallout and ongoing jury questions

Jul 10 2024 20 mins  
The defense for Karen Read is continuing its push for two charges to be dismissed after her attorneys say jurors came forward with new information about their verdict.

Defense moves to dismiss 2 of 3 charges after mistrial

Jul 08 2024 20 mins  
Two updates came Monday in the Karen Read case, as her attorneys filed a motion to dismiss charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a deadly crash, and the Massachusetts State Police suspended Trooper Michael Proctor without pay.

The legal saga that brought us to a mistrial

Jul 05 2024 20 mins  
We're looking back at what jurors heard through a trial that lasted more than two months and ended with a mistrial as prosecutors vow to retry their case against Karen Read.

What could a retrial look like?

Jul 03 2024 20 mins  
Would Judge Beverly Cannone preside over a retrial in the Karen Read case? What might be different next time around for the prosecution and the defense? We look back at the proceedings that ended this week with a hung jury.