Karen Read Updates: Juror Joins Read Defense Team!? First Circuit Denies Appeal

Mar 31, 2025

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A former juror from the first Karen Read trial, attorney Victoria George, has joined her defense team! I break down the legal implications and why this is such an unusual move. One thing to note is that she was not a deliberating juror.

The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Karen Read's claim of double jeopardy, meaning she can be retried on all three charges. I explain the court's reasoning, which focused on whether a mistrial was necessary and whether a verdict had been formally rendered in the first trial.

Jury selection for the Karen Read retrial is set to begin on April 1st, 2025. I discuss the expected timeline, the challenges of selecting an impartial jury, and what to expect in the coming weeks.

RESOURCES

Vanity Fair Article – https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/karen-read-trial-juror-lawyer

Final Pre-Trial Hearing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbX3X0qbEew

Previous Emily Show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRXfHhodGjY

Mistrial Hearing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJ_QZ5Neik

Depp v Heard Trial Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0

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