“Two Trials, One Case: The Karen Read Saga”. All about this case and Karen Read. More Moms Murders & Mysteries!

First Trial –

Prosecutor – Adam Lally

Defense – Alan Jackson and David Yannetti

• Timeline: April 2024 trial begins; ends July 1, 2024, in a mistrial due to a hung jury.
• Key highlights:
  • Witness testimony, heated exchanges, and the strength of defense’s conspiracy claims.
  • Impacts of investigator Michael Proctor’s misconduct revelations, which emerged around that time.

Prosecutor – Hank Brennan

Defense – Alan Jackson, David Yannetti, Elizabeth Little, Robert Alessi and Victoria Brophey George

• Restart timeline: Jury selection begins April 1, 2025; trial features expanded teams and strategies.
• Key differences:
  • Personnel changes: Trooper Michael Proctor was fired before the second trial.
  • Legal strategies: A special prosecutor, Hank Brennan (noted for representing Whitey Bulger), led prosecution; defense added Robert Alessi, Victoria George, and even involved a juror from the first trial.
  • Trial additions: New witnesses and experts — dog-bite specialists, accident reconstruction, weather analysts.
  • Testimony & courtroom drama: Controversial exhibits, such as the sweatshirt holes, led Judge Cannone to instruct the jury to disregard certain testimony, though evidence was still admitted.

Evidence:

Blood samples taken from the crime scene in red solo cups. 

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