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Judge Rules Karen Read Can Be Retried for Boyfriend's Murder After Mistrial

Defense arguments of double jeopardy dismissed as case moves forward to new trial in January.

  • Karen Read faces retrial for second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident.
  • Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in July after the jury was deadlocked.
  • Defense claims of juror unanimity on two charges were dismissed by the judge.
  • Prosecutors allege Read hit John O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die.
  • Read's defense argues she was framed by corrupt officials covering up the real crime.
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