In the final pretrial hearing for Karen Read, her defense team, including attorneys Little and David Yannetti, is making several key requests and claims. They are seeking to block the prosecution from mentioning a verbal altercation Read had in Aruba in 2021, arguing against the inclusion of DNA evidence found on Read's Lexus, and objecting to the use of body cam footage from Read's arrest on the grounds it could prejudice jurors. Additionally, the defense is arguing for the right to present a third-party culprit defense, suggesting that three other men could be responsible for the murder of John O'Keefe. The judge has yet to make a decision on these requests but has expressed interest in viewing the body cam video.
At final pretrial hearing, Karen Read's defense team claims 3 other men could have killed John O'Keefe @KristinaRex https://t.co/Zh5bF5Bi98
As trial nears, Karen Read lawyers argue that jurors should hear their theory of the case https://t.co/5yjiQVe0Tp
WATCH: San Juan Police body camera footage from the night of the arrest https://t.co/igKrU8b23G https://t.co/tOjtXDNbgz
Prosecution wants to admit body cam video of Read's arrest. Defense objects - saying image of Read in handcuffs at police station is prejudicial. Judge wants to see video this afternoon
Defense atty Little requesting Judge block prosecution from talking about a verbal argument Karen Read got in to Aruba in 2021, where she told a women who hugged O'Keefe to F-off, according to witnesses who testified at the state grand jury
Defense now arguing their request to exclude the results of a DNA test of a hair prosecution says was found on Read's Lexus. Defense says they have received no lab reports on it.
Judge asking Read's defense team if they are pursuing a 3rd party culprit defense because she says defense hasn't filed a motion to admit 3rd party evidence. David Yannetti says yes and he will file paper on it if needed.