Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/r76bme3HJcUThe Retrial of Karen Read began on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Trial One started on April 29th, 2024. Day One focused on Jury Instructions, Opening Statements and First Witnesses. The Prosecution's Opening Statement was done by Hank Brennan and considered better than in the previous trial done by Adam Lally. Brennan focused on Karen Read's statements, suggesting she was covering things up and knew where John O'Keefe was because she left him there. They played a video interview statement where Karen Read said John O'Keefe was not mortally wounded when she last saw him. The Defense's Opening Statements was conducted by Alan Jackson instead of David Yannetti who did it the first time. Jackson simplified their defense, asserting that John O'Keeffe was not hit by a car. They focused on the lack of proper investigation at 34 Fairview Rd and evidence that they believe will support their claim. The Defense brought up Former Trooper Michael Proctor, which the prosecution did not mention.The first witness was firefighter/paramedic Timothy Nuttall, whose testimony about when Karen Read said, "I hit him," was discussed, including discrepancies and potential memory issues. The second witness was Kerry Roberts, who was with Jen McCabe and Karen Read at 34 Fairview when John O'Keefe's body was found. Her testimony was stopped as she described Karen Reed running towards a mound of snow.At the end of the day, Judge Cannone held a hearing outside of the presence of the Jury regarding the Prosecution’s Motion to Compel ARCCA. The Judge determine that the Defense committed a Discovery Violation and scheduled Friday, April 25, 2025, to Voir Dire ARCCA witnesses. The Retrial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.RESOURCESWhat You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQKaren Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-voKaren Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTSThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #adThe Karen Read Retrial’s Opening statements begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. There's a motion from the Commonwealth to restrict the defense from claiming victim injuries were caused by an animal. The defense wants to show a picture of abrasions on the victim's arm in their opening statement.Diddy's request for a two-month continuance was denied so the trial will move forward as planned. The court denied Warner Brothers' motion to quash a subpoena for unaired footage of interviews. Memoir drafts from "Victim 1" must be turned over to Diddy. Victims 2, 3, and 4 can testify under pseudonyms. Attorney Brian Steele, known from the Young Thug RICO case, has joined Diddy's defense team.A hearing was held for the Menendez Brother’s Resentencing, but the District Attorney's office attempted to withdraw a motion for resentencing, which the judge denied. There's now a motion to recuse the DA's office, and the hearing is delayed until May 9th. There are also allegations that the prosecution violated Marsy's Law by showing graphic crime scene photos without warning the family.The Donna Adelson trial is set to begin with jury selection on June 3rd. Motions to recuse the judge were denied.Tom Girardi sentencing is delayed until May 8th as they determine whether he should be committed to a facility instead of prison.RESOURCESLast Podcast Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiVLnPrmBvIMenendez Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zdbj_MDU-EBill Cosby Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOzcrSaIQMDiddy Indicted Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWWROhF2_2YDiddy Lawyer Quits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjItfEI1pwYThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
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Karen Read Case: Prosecution Accuses Defense of Trial By Ambush Regarding ARCCA Witness Discovery
Karen Read was back in court on April 16th, 2025 to resolve outstanding issues. Jury selection was completed on April 15th with 18 jurors. Opening Statements will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd after the Boston Marathon holiday weekend. The court most likely had planned for a four-day weekend, and lawyers preferred not to start opening statements before such a break. The court is also slightly ahead of schedule.Alan Jackson and Hank Brennan will be conducting Opening Statements. The Commonwealth plans to use Karen Read's media interviews against her. The Defense's strategy is to use Internal Affairs Investigations Against state troopers and Former Trooper Proctor.There are still outstanding disputes regarding ARCCA experts and discovery obligations. The Prosecution is arguing that the Defense has not provided sufficient discovery on ARCCA witnesses, while the Defense claims they were responding to late disclosures from the Prosecution.The Motion to Sequester Aidan Kearney was brought up to see whether he will be excluded from the media pool due to being on the Commonwealth's witness list and potential Fifth Amendment issues. It was decided that he would not be excluded from the courtroom except for specific witness testimonies. I'll be providing daily Case Briefs of each day in court.Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/VvwM5fC6Zr8RESOURCESKaren Read Mistrial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJ_QZ5NeikThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
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Karen Read Denied by Supreme Court. State hiding evidence from Kohberger? Diddy fights Warner Bros.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code LAWNERD at Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #adThe Karen Read Retrial is set to begin, with Opening Statements potentially starting on Tuesday, April 15th. Will the defense strategies include the "Bowden Defense"? Alan Jackson will do Opening Statements instead of David Yannetti. What happened to Karen Read's appeal to the higher court? Get ready for gavel-to-gavel coverage on the Emily D. Baker channel! Diddy's legal team is trying to subpoena unaired footage from "The Fall of Diddy" documentary. I analyze the legal arguments, reporters privilege, and the potential impact on the case.A marathon hearing was held for the Bryan Kohberger case, covering various motions. Key points include discovery issues (voluminous unorganized data), defense concerns about preparing for a death penalty case, and disputes over AT&T records. I discuss the court's responses and the ongoing legal battles.The Kouri Richins trial is delayed indefinitely due to an interlocutory appeal regarding a change of venue motion. I go over the case's background, the "walk the dog" letter, and the judge's reasoning for denying the venue change. Comparisons are being drawn to the Bryan Kohberger and Karen Read cases.RESOURCESFeds Want Jen Shah Unaired Recordings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tbR0AdK044Bryan Kohberger Marathon Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LYXsaPV8EThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
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Kouri Richins Case: Trial Paused Until...? Judge DISPLEASED with the Media
Kouri Richin had a Hearing on April 7th, 2025 to address Change of Venue Motion right before the trial began. There have been attempts to expand the jury pool, which were denied but the site judge. The Defense and the Prosecution tried to make comparisons of this case to Karen Read and Bryan Kohbeger cases but the judge shut down those types of connections.A Motion to Stay the Trial has been granted due to an Interlocutory Appeal on the Venue issue, causing significant delays. We don't know when the trial will begin, it can take months or years but the judge made it clear the Richins will stay in custody while the wait happens.Judge Mrazik has expressed displeasure with the media coverage, calling it incomplete and speculative. He feels the coverage is an indictment on media outlets and culture.Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/Dzw2nF2XaykRESOURCESKouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fWBryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0caKaren Read Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
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