Karen Read Trial: Judge Rebukes Defense Attorney's Conduct

Motion Hearing Highlights Tense Exchanges

June 11, 2024 | 7:43 AM EDT

In the ongoing trial of Karen Read, the judge presiding over the case has issued a stern rebuke to the defendant's attorney, Alan Jackson, during a recent motion hearing.

Read, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John, in 2022, appeared alongside Jackson in court on June 11th. During the hearing, Judge Elizabeth Fahey called out Jackson for his behavior, including interrupting witnesses and making unsubstantiated accusations.

Specifically, the judge cited an instance where Jackson questioned a witness about whether Read had been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The judge deemed the question irrelevant and admonished Jackson for wasting court time.

The tense exchanges between the judge and Jackson underscore the high stakes involved in the trial. Read's defense has been based on claims that she was suffering from mental health issues at the time of the alleged murder. However, the prosecution has presented evidence that suggests otherwise.

The trial is scheduled to resume on June 13th. It remains to be seen whether the judge's rebuke will have any impact on Jackson's approach to the case going forward.