Overview

• Prosecutors presented DNA evidence from Karen Read's SUV taillight and a drinking glass, with analysis indicating a high likelihood the DNA belonged to John O’Keefe.
• The defense questioned the chain of custody for the evidence and raised concerns about the credibility of expert witnesses, suggesting potential tampering.
• Judge Beverly Cannone ruled to allow an amended accident reconstruction report from prosecutors and granted time for rebuttal of new defense expert findings.
• The retrial follows a 2024 hung jury, with the current proceedings entering their fifth week and remaining on schedule, as confirmed by the judge.
• The defense continues to assert that Read is the victim of a police cover-up and that O’Keefe was fatally beaten by another officer at the party.