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Fourth Juror Affirms Karen Read's Acquittal on Murder Charges

Defense argues mistrial was mishandled as jurors unanimously agreed on not guilty verdicts for two counts.

  • Juror D confirms the jury's unanimous decision to acquit Karen Read of second-degree murder and leaving the scene charges.
  • Defense attorney Alan Jackson claims the mistrial was declared without the jury's full verdict being considered.
  • Jurors were confused about whether they could report partial verdicts, leading to discomfort with the mistrial outcome.
  • The Norfolk County District Attorney plans to retry the case despite defense arguments of double jeopardy.
  • Karen Read faces allegations of running over her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, while intoxicated, but her defense claims she was framed.
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