Jury selection for the trial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, continues at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. The defense has raised concerns about the jury box layout, leading to the consideration of moving the trial to a smaller courtroom. 19 jurors have been selected, aiming for 16 final jurors for the trial. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday.
The judge presiding over the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read heard and ruled on several motions ahead of Monday’s opening statements. https://t.co/NafWdWGSIK
#KarenRead The judge has not made a formal announcement but it sounds as if she has decided to move the trial to another courtroom. The defense has said it has better sightlines for jurors to see witnesses. But it is much smaller.
NEW: A change in courtrooms is coming for the Karen Read murder trial, after the defense raised concerns about the view some jurors would have of the witnesses. Openings are set for Monday. https://t.co/94mC1VNUmJ https://t.co/yGB1Q6T9ty
Judge Cannone confirms they will be holding the trial in a smaller courtroom next door. She previously noted only media, participants, and family would fit. @boston25
Judge Cannone addressing several motions still: -Third party defense allowed by Read’s team during trial, but not during opening statements Monday -No reference to ongoing, federal investigations
I'm in the courtroom for the final pretrial hearing before opening statements (Monday) in Karen Read's murder trial. #WBZ is streaming the hearing live on https://t.co/F1sXKQmitD. It's a lot of procedure -- what will be admitted as evidence.
Watch Live: Final hearing in Karen Read murder trial before opening statements https://t.co/8y2u6wOZS0
WATCH LIVE: Judge hearing motions in Karen Read murder trial. https://t.co/LSPxT9uJuQ
Good morning from Norfolk Superior ct where jury selection was completed yesterday in the #karenreadtrial Today Judge Cannone plans to hear motions filed by each side in the second degree murder case. Quite a few are pending. Also which courtroom will be used is in question.
#TODAY: Final motions will be heard at 10 am — setting the stage for Monday’s opening statements in the Karen Read murder trial. DNA evidence, courtroom layout, and a buffer zone around Norfolk County Superior all up for discussion. We’ll have the latest from court @boston25 https://t.co/VDtBlGIAkl
The judge presiding over the high-profile Karen Read murder trial will hear motions on Thursday. https://t.co/Nu4DtQy2mL
Judge set to hear motions in Karen Read murder trial. Here’s where things stand https://t.co/8R9e8g88HW
Jury seated in Karen Read murder trial, opening statements scheduled for Monday https://t.co/2jnmspt5Ql
Attorneys in the Karen Read murder case have seated a jury of 19 for the upcoming trial. Read, of Mansfield, is accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022. https://t.co/kKCqkR5JJs
JUST IN: Jury seated in Karen Read murder trial, opening statements scheduled for Monday https://t.co/2jnmspt5Ql https://t.co/llu9wouiPX
BREAKING: Jury seated in murder trial of Karen Read, woman accused in death of Boston police officer boyfriend https://t.co/nloImdg7ky
Follow @KristinaRex for the latest updates throughout the Karen Read trial. https://t.co/poSeIwlEk9
#KarenRead BREAKING: Jury selection has concluded, according to defense attorneys. 19 jurors currently selected, but will likely be reduced to 16. Openings planned for Monday.
Breaking: A jury has been seated in the Karen Read murder trial. It took 5 days and hundreds of candidates to pick the jury. They have a long road ahead.
#KarenRead There are 85 people in jury pool #5. When asked if they'd heard about the case, 60 raised their hands. When asked if they'd formed an opinion about the case, 28 indicated they had. https://t.co/UUsutc243a
#KarenRead Here is the other courtroom where the judge is considering holding the trial. It contains about 1/4 the number of seats. https://t.co/QN5WvMEpvH
Live updates: Karen Read heckled on way into court as jury selection resumes https://t.co/tM2Y0co5nR https://t.co/oEaTCWXMpo
Jury selection for Karen Read trial resumes Wednesday https://t.co/dlQY0WCocu
Breaking: due to jury box sight line issues, raised by the defense in the Karen Read murder trial, Judge Cannone says she will consider moving the trial to a much smaller courtroom across the hall. #karenread https://t.co/h42MG2oKkR
NEW: Judge Beverly Cannone is going to *consider* moving Karen Read's trial to the much smaller courtroom down the hall, because of Read's team's concern that the witness stand/jury configuration is an issue (jurors can't see witnesses' faces). #WBZ (1/2)
Judge Cannone says she "will consider" moving the trial to the courtroom next door. She says courtroom is smaller and only press and participants would fit
#KarenRead Judge says it is her "firm conviction" that the current layout of the jury box is legal but says she will consider moving to smaller courtroom. Says there would be only room for press plus victim's and defendant's families.
Good morning from the main session at Norfolk Superior where jury selection will resume in the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read. -As of Monday, 1 more juror was needed but the judge was still reviewing requests from people who had been selected the week before who asked to back out…
Good morning from the Karen Read trial. The defendant has just entered this historic courtroom awaiting yet another day of jury selection. It’s expected we will have one more juror chosen today for a total of 20. 12 will be deliberating jurors. 4 will be alternates. https://t.co/CpJYCLn1qq
Karen Read arrives to Norfolk Superior Court for another day of jury selection in the murder trial. Some tense moments as she entered, one man repeatedly called her a “cop killer.” @boston25 https://t.co/wclQzq9hnF
Karen Read jury selection resumes for fifth day in high-profile Massachusetts murder trial https://t.co/2jnmspt5Ql
Jury selection nears completion in Karen Read case as logistical issues remain | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/uZMMqFFeru
Jury selection in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial resumes Wednesday at Norfolk Superior Court. https://t.co/d8IRJAYgTD
Jury selection resumes in Karen Read murder trial as protesters fight buffer zone outside court https://t.co/tM2Y0co5nR
Jury selection continues in Karen Read's murder trial, but opening statements are on the horizon https://t.co/7ypTbTG27d
19 jurors seated so far in Karen Read murder trial, opening statements likely in one week https://t.co/9jGRg5SR28
4 more jurors selected for Karen Read murder trial https://t.co/RGo7iJT0TH
Opening statements set in Karen Read murder trial as court tries to finalize jury pool https://t.co/O5Q74fUq86
Prosecution responds to Karen Read listing DA among witnesses | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/SV89CpUEVg
UPDATE: 19 jurors seated so far in Karen Read murder trial, opening statements likely in one week https://t.co/xynvDHZ5Bj
BREAKING: The court is aiming for opening statements in the Karen Read trial on Monday, one week from today. The goal is to get 20 jurors, then pare that down to 16 who will actually sit for the trial. Some will be excused for hardship or other reasons. #WBZ
19 Jurors have been chosen in the Karen Read case but they want to keep selecting on Wednesday. According to the clerk, they “think they may have problems” with some of the people selected over last 4 days . He didn’t elaborate. 16 is no longer the number!
BREAKING: 19 jurors have been seated for Karen Read's murder trial…but not done. Court wants an adequate # of jurors seated in case there are problems with any. Selection will pick back up on WEDNESDAY. 16 was the expected number of jurors but it’s up to court’s discretion. #WBZ
Prosecutors propose alternative to moving jury box in Karen Read murder trial, new filing shows https://t.co/s5wCItmZuF
Day 4 of jury selection in Karen Read trial. Of 91 prospective jurors: Around 78 had heard of or discussed the case 32 had already formed an opinion about it 13 say they have bias for one side or the other #WBZ
We are underway. Judge Cannone calls for private sidebar to discuss "empaneling issues" with both sides. Also, she still has to consider a motion filed by the defense on Friday. The defense wants the location of the jury box moved arguing that some jurors will not be able to see… https://t.co/grwv9TGqBK
Judge takes the bench and informs the court that one juror has concerns about "media attention." This juror meeting with judge and attornies in the robing room (not in the courtroom.) Will be a shorter than expected day due to an alt juror's appointment. @1010WINS
The prosecution’s opening statement will be 40 minutes. Todd Blanche says his will be 25 minutes. But as we start, one juror is expressing concern about media attention.
#KarenRead The judge enters the courtroom and begins by telling lawyers there are some "empaneling issues" she wants to discuss in sidebar.
#KarenRead On Friday, Read's attorneys filed a motion asking for a change to the layout of the jury box. They want to make sure all jurors can see witnesses as they testify. Judge might address this today.
Good morning from Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. It's day four of jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial. Defandant is seated with her lawyers ready for the day to begin. They are always quite prompt. Goal today: find four more jurors from the pool for 16 total.
Karen Read murder trial resumes with fourth day of jury selection https://t.co/9jGRg5SR28
Jury selection for the trial of Karen Read is set to continue today at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. https://t.co/veZ0Enf9bZ
Search for final 4 jurors in Karen Read Murder trial continues today https://t.co/etBAUeljwp
Jury selection resumes in Karen Read murder trial | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/mgQnbVRiWD