Karen Read, Brian Albert

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Karen Read’s lawyers can try to argue ‘third-party culprit defense’ involving Brian Albert, Brian Higgins
Karen Read’s lawyers can try to argue ‘third-party culprit defense’ involving Brian Albert, Brian Higgins: Judge Beverly Cannone rules
Karen Read case: Judge allows 3rd-party defense, but limits who can be accused
Read’s defense has claimed all three were involved in a fight with O’Keefe where he sustained fatal injuries. While the defense will be able to develop their theory, Cannone ruled they cannot include it in their opening statement.
Karen Read defense cannot argue Colin Albert could have killed John O'Keefe, judge rules
The judge in Karen Read's second trial ruled that the defense will not be allowed to blame Colin Albert as part of their third-party culprit defense.

A look at what will be different in Karen Read's 2nd trial

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What to know about Karen Read’s murder retrial in the death of her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe
Karen Read's murder trial in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe ended with a hung jury. Jury selection in her retrial starts this week.
Karen Read update: Fired lead investigator on witness list for 2nd trial in Boston cop John O'Keefe's death
Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor has been named among the 150 witnesses for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.
Karen Read Is on Trial Again in Death of Boyfriend — and Disgraced Trooper Who Sent Vulgar Texts Will Testify
Karen Read’s retrial in connection with the 2022 death of her Boston Police Officer boyfriend John O'Keefe begins Tuesday, April 1.
Karen Read's second trial set to start in Massachusetts with several changes
Karen Read's retrial is taking place in the same courtroom, with the same judge, and the same county of potential jurors.
Karen Read can’t point to Colin Albert as possible killer, judge rules
Judge Beverly Cannone ruled Karen Read can't name one particular witness as part of a third-party culprit defense during her ...
How to watch jury selection for Karen Read’s second trial live
Here's how to stay up to date with the developments of the first day of Karen Read's second trial, which starts with jury ...
As second Karen Read trial begins, legal experts expect new approach from prosecutors
More than three years after John O’Keefe’s snow-covered body was found outside a Canton home, Karen Read will face a jury ...
Senate President Karen Spilka says she does not support Healey’s prescription drug tax
Senate President Karen Spilka said she does not support Gov. Maura Healey’s attempt to resurrect a tax on prescription drugs ...