Overview

• Jennifer McCabe testified that Karen Read repeatedly asked, 'Did I hit him?' and allegedly told a first responder, 'I hit him,' on the morning John O’Keefe’s body was discovered.
• Defense attorney Alan Jackson scrutinized McCabe’s testimony, highlighting inconsistencies with her prior statements, including grand jury testimony where the alleged 'I hit him' admission was not mentioned.
• The defense alleges that Read is being framed in a law enforcement conspiracy and disputes McCabe’s claim that she conducted a Google search about hypothermia at Read’s request after O’Keefe was found.
• Prosecutors rely on McCabe’s account of the night’s events, including her observations of Read’s SUV near the party location and her description of Read’s 'hysterical' behavior during the search for O’Keefe.
• The retrial continues Friday with McCabe returning to the stand for further cross-examination, as the defense seeks to undermine her credibility and bolster their conspiracy claims.