In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," defense attorney Bob Motta discusses the mistrial in the Karen Read case, highlighting the complexity and divided opinions surrounding the circumstantial evidence. Motta explains that the prosecution intends to retry the case but faces challenges in finding an impartial jury due to the case's publicity. The conversation focuses on key aspects like the behavior of Trooper Proctor, whose inappropriate comments and early judgment raised doubts about the investigation's integrity. The discussion also examines the significance of the microscopic tail light fragments found in the victim's clothing, which remain a contentious point. Motta emphasizes that the case hinges on whether the jury believes Karen Read hit the victim, a question that may never be definitively answered. The conversation reflects on the potential strategies for both the prosecution and defense in a retrial and the difficulties in achieving a conclusive verdict.



### Main Points:



- The Karen Read trial ended in a mistrial due to the jury's indecision and divided opinions.

- The prosecution plans to retry the case but faces challenges in finding an impartial jury.

- Trooper Proctor's inappropriate comments and early judgment were highlighted as problematic.

- The presence of microscopic tail light fragments in the victim's clothing remains a contentious point.

- The case hinges on whether the jury believes Karen Read hit the victim, a question still unresolved.

- Potential strategies for both prosecution and defense in a retrial are considered.

- Achieving a conclusive verdict in the case remains challenging due to its circumstantial nature.



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#KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #TrooperProctor #Mistrial #LegalStrategy

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