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.