The defense team in the Karen Read case has made several key filings ahead of her retrial, requesting any communications from District Attorney Michael Morrissey, involving the case. This follows claims of a coverup in Read’s boyfriend’s murder case. Prosecutors are also asking for records of an interview Read did last year with Boston Magazine. A new expert has suggested re-testing evidence from Read’s SUV to recover more data, with the defense agreeing to the retest. They argue that the first expert misunderstood key digital forensics concepts, potentially damaging the evidence.
Read is facing charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, with the trial set for January 27, 2025, although both parties have requested a delay to April. The defense also wants the charges dropped or reexamined based on juror outreach saying Read would have been acquitted. Morrissey’s office has raised controversy amid accusations of using personal accounts for official communications. The defense claims this compromises the prosecution’s integrity.
The defense has also urged for their expert to be present during any future testing of the vehicle, with the power to halt if there are accuracy or necessity concerns. The defense’s latest filings raise questions about the evidence’s accuracy and the potential for destruction due to improper testing. Morrissey’s office has declined to comment, citing the pending case. The legal battle is heating up as both sides prepare for a high-stakes retrial, with the defense calling into question the integrity of the prosecution and the evidence in the case.
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