Overview

• Defense accuses prosecution witness Katie McLaughlin of perjury, citing newly revealed photographs that suggest undisclosed relationships.
• Dashcam and bodycam footage from the night of the incident played in court, revealing a chaotic scene and conflicting accounts of Read's statements.
• Paramedic testimony varies significantly, with some hearing Read admit to hitting her boyfriend, while others recall different phrases.
• The trial is set against allegations of a broader conspiracy involving local law enforcement and influential families.
• Karen Read faces second-degree murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, with the trial expected to last several weeks.