Deadlines set for Karen Read's defense team to divulge details about expert witnesses

The retrial of Karen Read for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, is set to commence, with opening statements scheduled soon. Judge Beverly Cannon has mandated that the defense disclose expert witness information by specific deadlines, focusing on two experts from Read's previous trial who claimed O'Keefe was not hit by a vehicle. The prosecution plans to leverage Read's own words from numerous media interviews against her, having provided the defense with 41 audio and video files. Outside the courtroom, Read expressed confidence about the prosecution's planned clip, stating it shows "nothing that fazes me. " Concerns surrounding the defense's dog expert, who lacks certification, were also raised by the prosecution.

The judge previously denied the defense's request for a forensic copy of police video evidence, but the prosecution has invited them to download available materials. With a jury of nine women and nine men selected, the trial's outcome remains uncertain as Read's defense seeks to dismiss two of the three charges against her. The Supreme Court is set to hear her appeal, adding another layer of complexity to this high-profile case.