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Karen Read's Murder Trial Intensifies with Allegations of Witness Perjury and Evidence Disputes

The high-profile case sees conflicting testimonies and claims of a police cover-up as the defense challenges the credibility of key witnesses.

  • 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.
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