MA - Professor Karen Read, 43, charged with murdering police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by hitting him with car, Canton, 14 Apr 2023 #33 Retrial

[BUF]

The judge will get a ruling as soon as she can?

Isn’t Dr Laposada the defense’s next witness?

 

[Warwick7]

I believe it more than has been, JMO

Welcher said: "There is no way of knowing how fast she was allegedly going."

Welcher said: "We don’t know exactly how he was struck."

Welcher continued his testimony that he did not know “exactly” the angle of O’Keefe’s arm.

 

[ShadyLady]

The judge will get a ruling as soon as she can?

Isn’t Dr Laposada the defense’s next witness?

She gets one "phone a friend" call......

 

[shotgun09]

Who, if you know is the young man sitting in the last row, 2nd person in, near the podium. In a suit, short hair, clean shaven with rosey cheeks??

I believe this guy is the CW's Apellate lawyer. He watches hank for any issues

 

[ShadyLady]

Breaking: for the third time the defense in the #KarenReadTrial is moving for a mistrial. Testimony is delayed. Bob Alessi is objecting to Hank Brennan's actions this morning, specifically regarding testimony conerning the O'Keefe hooded sewatshirt.



ALESSI says Brennan improperly showed the back of the hoodie to the jury. it was taken out of its casing - the judge is now seeing the back of the hoodie. "It's very obvious these are cutting holes cut by the criminalist." Brennan had asked about the damage to the sweatshirt




Alessi says Brennan improperly asked about these holes being cause by falling backwards after being hit by a car. "those holes are clearly, unequivocally" the work of the criminalist cutting the fabric.



Judge is asking to see documents from the criminalist, showing she made the cuts. Defense says Brennan intentionally did not enter those docs into evidence.




Alessi says the jury should see these documents to give them "the complete story" about the cuts in the fabric. Cannone says that is reasonable. But Alessi goes on to argue a mistrial "with prejudice.”



Alessi: "They’ve taken the most opportune sensitive time to pull this stuff." Alessi says this comes mere days after the spectre of Brennan bringing up lack of dog DNA. (He demanded a mistrial then, Judge said no as she will on this one I suspect.”



Alessi says CW has NO CASE and is DESPERATE...Hank's therefore manufacturing evidence.



Brennan says "it appears I made a mistake." he says there should be a jury instruction. He says this was done inadvertently. Brennan advises Cannone to instruct the jury to disregard statements/testimony about the sweatshirt.”



Alessi concludes: ms read deserves a fair trial - cw should be held to a higher standard. This is the antithesis of a fair trial.”



Judge denies the motion. Says the documents about the holes in the shirt will be entered into evidence. She will instruct the jury those holes in the shirt were made by the criminalist Miss Hartnet on 5-18-2023.

@JHall7news

I do believe Hank is desperate!!

 

[missy1974]

I usually try to give lawyers a bit of a break, they are doing what they do for whatever side they are on. But when a lawyer representing the State or CW keeps trying to introduce evidence that is either a lie, misreprestened, or not in evidence at all ... it should give everyone pause and wonder why they have to do that to try and make their case against KR.

I have no respect for Brennan at this point, not even as a "lawyer doing his job".

All JMO

 

[Anniesflowers]

Alessi says the CW is trying to create ‘specters’ of evidence where facts don’t support it, and now the CW has fully manufactured evidence with this hoodie fiasco.

I wonder if Brennan gets a cash bonus for a guilty verdict? He’s certainly acting like it. IMO

 

[geevee]

I think it’s clear that everything Judge does is to aid CW in convicting KR. I’ve gone from aghast to appalled.

Her 'instruction' to the jury was just pitiful, not even instructing them to disregard the questioning about it or anything, just that Ms. Hartnet made the cuts. Just ridiculous.

 

[rescuemom]

I believe this guy is the CW's Apellate lawyer. He watches hank for any issues

OMG! poor guy, who did he pi$$ off????

 

[missy1974]

Another point on the intentional misconduct is that the prosecution TEAM had knowledge. Lally and Mclaughlin must have known (or should have known) in addition to Brennan. They've been around for this case and this issue for years. Are we to believe that nobody on the prosecution team, at any time, knew that Hartnett cut the back of the hoody despite the reports, testimony in 2 trials, studying the hoody, having the hoody mounted as a trial exhibit? Do we believe that none of them reviewed Hartnett's reports before examining her as a witness? If none of them had any idea (and you are willing to accept that explanation), what does that tell you about the state of this prosecution?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1932131094251360497

https://x.com/Bederowlaw/status/1932131094251360497

 

[BUF]

I believe this guy is the CW's Apellate lawyer. He watches hank for any issues

He must have a file full of them by now

 

[Anniesflowers]

Actually none of the defense's expert witnesses so far (I'm still watching the ARCCA guy) have stood up under cross examination, IMO. I've watched the testimony and commented on it. Respectfully, if you believe differently that's fine. I think, IMO, that every expert defense witness has been challenged very effectively by the prosecution as well as Sgt Barros and Lucky the plow driver. AJMO, it's not looking good for the defense's case right now.

If it’s not looking good for the defense, why did Brennan just lie about the holes on the back of the hoodie?? Dirty tactics are used by desperate people, imo.

 

[missy1974]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1932131094251360497

‘Another point on the intentional misconduct is that the prosecution TEAM had knowledge. Lally and Mclaughlin must have known (or should have known) in addition to Brennan. They've been around for this case and this issue for years. Are we to believe that nobody on the prosecution team, at any time, knew that Hartnett cut the back of the hoody despite the reports, testimony in 2 trials, studying the hoody, having the hoody mounted as a trial exhibit? Do we believe that none of them reviewed Hartnett's reports before examining her as a witness? If none of them had any idea (and you are willing to accept that explanation), what does that tell you about the state of this prosecution?’

oops, I just shared the same X post LOL

Another good point... and at no point did the judge shame Brennan or the CW team for what happened. Not even any 'grave concerns'

 

[Warwick7]

"Another point on the intentional misconduct is that the prosecution TEAM had knowledge. Lally and Mclaughlin must have known (or should have known) in addition to Brennan. They've been around for this case and this issue for years. Are we to believe that nobody on the prosecution team, at any time, knew that Hartnett cut the back of the hoody despite the reports, testimony in 2 trials, studying the hoody, having the hoody mounted as a trial exhibit? Do we believe that none of them reviewed Hartnett's reports before examining her as a witness? If none of them had any idea (and you are willing to accept that explanation), what does that tell you about the state of this prosecution?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1932131094251360497

 

[waldojabba]

In essence she just got schooled by Alessi. And she's pi$$ed.

I think she is more pissed about the situation. Angry that Brennan got caught . And just intolerant of Alessi.
Now I sense she feels she has a little less leeway to totally favor Brennan in this case .
We all knew he was going to go too far !
And chances are it will happen again
It gave Bob the chance to say some things I loved
"Brennan is getting desperate - he knows he has no case "etc - while HB sat there

She did not jump on Alessi about the actual issue - she already knew what the issue was i think.
Alessi's way of over explaining and taking a circuitous route to the point, drives her crazy- she just wants him to get to the point and sit down.

She has become a lot more tolerant of AJ since ALessi showed up though.

Wild ride with this one !
jmo

 

[arielilane]

Some things to keep in mind, of course theres more (too much to post):


-- 2:27 google search “hos long to die in cold” did not happen. Debunked.


-- By way of a 5:00 am phone call: KR to KerR "John’s dead"

-- No planting of evidence: Lexus always under surveillance either at KR’s parents home, John’s home, or KR in the vehicle herself. Lexus towed into Sallyport 5:36 am, and SERT is already at the scene and found the main pieces of taillight fragments three feet down at street level under snow. Taillight fragments consistent with Lexus taillight.

-- This was a historic storm for that area - use of leaf blower, red solo cups, and Stop & Shop bags to collect evidence (imo) smart.

-- Perhaps pig DNA came from John’s breakfast that morning or the prior night (wiping hands on shirt). Did he have bacon in the morning? He had pizza with his nephew the previous evening. Sausage, pepperoni?

-- Microscopic pieces were found in John’s clothing when sent to MA state police lab for testing.

-- There were no sirens by emergency responders when making thier way to the scene.

-- Canton LE were let in the home at 34F and spoke with the homeowners, BA and NA. The McC’s were also spoken with that day. Many people wonder why a search warrant wasnt done. A search warrant wasnt necessary because people were cooperative, and besides you had KR saying "I hit him," "I hit him,” “I hit him" and every person interviewed said John never went into the house. Why would LE seek a search warrant at that time.

-- August 25, 2025, Norfolk County DA MM condemns “the harassment of witnesses” as “baseless" and disputes several of the defense’s claims.

-- What’s disgusting for me is the travesty of justice Ive seen in this case via social media. Witness intimidation. My thoughts will always be for the O'Keefe’s and their loved ones and friends in this case. Apparently, one has to wonder if they are seeking justice or just attention.

-- Clock variance adjusted between 12:32:04 and 12:32:12
John’s phone recorded last lock event at 12:32:09 (mere seconds of the Lexus being put in reverse)

KR knew John was already out of her Lexus and knew John was nearby
KR pulls forward for several seconds
Suddenly puts vehicle in reverse, gas pedal acceleration to 24 mph
Used no brakes 74% throttle
John’s phone moved for the last time

Ive mentioned this previously in a thread:
Was she attempting to turn vehicle around in such a (in anger) violently high speed to get back to John’s house; angry because he wanted to join the after party, they had been arguing, they were breaking up. Control.
The jury will decide.

-- ARCCA was hired by the US Attorney’s Office, so they have never been independent. During trial, they were violating the sequestration order and communicating w/ARCCA experts.
Reference: Timestamp 1:59:03

-- With every criminal case there will always be unanswered questions, not everything will be answered. It’s the totality of the evidence.


-- If KR is convicted (it’s the jury’s decision) she would have convicted herself, moo. Jurys are unpredictable. She’s given several admissions and has been telling all (including attorney DY) about what she did, and after ARCCA’s testimony last Friday with the reenactment of Rescue Randy defense gave the visual. That was powerful testimony.

CLIP 26 - David Bienick.wmv

drive.google.com

Opinion all my own

 

[sunshineray]

So on Law&Crime Network's live feed, when Brennan is bringing up the Test E with Rescue Randy while questioning ARCCA guy the feed just cuts off and goes to the fan? What happened to the rest of the cross?

 

[DustysMom]

Exploring the Honorable Judge Cannone's curriculum vitae in my spare time

New England Law Boston is ranked No. 166 (tie) out of 195 in Best Law Schools

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/new-england-law-boston-03075

I looked up her credentials and compared them to Honorable Judge Stephen Everett (Adelson/Markel cases in Tallahassee)….
Bush league

 

[keek]

She wrote out some kind of statement but when it came in front of the jury, it was shamelessly LAME!!

As in hastily scribbled that made me think is she actually writing anything of fact?? What is she really writing, so off the cuff and quickly and not pleased as we all saw. IMO

 

[Tortoise]

Brennan says "it appears I made a mistake." he says there should be a jury instruction. He says this was done inadvertently. Brennan advises Cannone to instruct the jury to disregard statements/testimony about the sweatshirt.”

RSBM

I believe him. I can't see a special prosecutor deliberately creating a situation where it's going to make the commonwealth look bad for having put incorrect information to a witness. Of course he would expect Karen Read's team to pick up on an error as big as that, if he was going to do it deliberately. Much as I think this defence team is grasping at straws, I wouldn't even accuse them of lying either, if they'd done the same.

It seems reason has gone out the window when I see twitter defense attorneys posted here calling it a deliberate lie.


MOO