Karen Read's defense team has requested a change in the courtroom layout in the Dedham trial, aiming for all jurors to see witnesses' faces clearly during testimony. The trial involves jury selection, with 19 jurors selected so far and the goal of seating 20 before paring down to 16. Concerns over jurors' ability to view witnesses have led to discussions about potentially moving the trial to a smaller courtroom. Opening statements are expected in one week.
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)
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
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
On Friday, the defense requested the jury box moved arguing that some jurors will not be able to see witnesses face to face. -In their written response, the prosecution says the courtroom has been set up this way for "over one hundred years". -Prosecution has proposed an… https://t.co/g2vyPIBXou
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
The juror IS going to remain on the jury https://t.co/OEoMSJly2v
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
Courtroom unconstitutional? Karen Read's attorneys want to change layout | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/wAefqWW11P
Lawyers for Karen Read want the jury box to be reconfigured when the trial starts so all the jurors can clearly see the faces of witnesses as they testify, court records show. https://t.co/XaMuMa4Z5F
Karen Read’s lawyers want to change layout of Dedham courtroom before testimony, records show https://t.co/A3SeiyVRZn https://t.co/IxBDdtnj5s
NEW: Karen Read’s lawyers want to change layout of Dedham courtroom before testimony, records show https://t.co/W21iOf8CzA https://t.co/y1nxIZkPdc
NEW: Karen Read’s defense team moves to physically rearrange the courtroom, claiming its current arrangement violates her constitutional right to face-to-face confrontation. In its current set up, some jurors would not be able to see witnesses’ faces as they testify. #WBZ https://t.co/TEgmEhI3ax