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Karen Read's defense concluded with expert witness Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifying that Boston cop John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being struck by Read's SUV.
The Karen Read defense rested its case after testimony from their final witness who reiterated his opinion that the evidence does not support the prosecution’s theory that a vehicle strike
“I don’t believe that’s consistent with the evidence and what occurred,” Rentschler replied. Rentschler was the final defense witness, just as he was during Read’s first trial last summer. After he left the stand, Jackson announced Read’s defense would rest its case subject to a final ruling on evidence.
The defense expert described his own testing methods, which included the use of a crash-dummy arm, calling it "the gold standard" for such analyses.
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A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.
The Karen Read defense rested its case after testimony from their final witness, who reiterated his opinion that the evidence does not support the prosecution’s theory that a vehicle strike
Karen Read has said her team will likely call its final witness on Tuesday, so there are not many more witnesses to be called by the defense.