Karen Read murder trial opening statements from prosecution, defense

[@victoriagoddard4617]

I still can’t fathom how a DA thought this was a good hill to die on

[@niahoward1920]

One the worst, and one of the best opening statements. Glad I stuck around! Very strong, effective opening statement by the Defense! Seems she could have been framed! 😳

[@shirleylewis7672]

WOW , this is gut retching - my deepest condolences to all of John's family

[@JoeCroninSHOW]

Defense > Prosecutor

[@daffydill5590]

If she did hit him, i don't believe she knew it due to drinking and the weather! However the wounds don't sound like a car hit him. I don't believe she would be capable of of beating him like that. Then go dump him out in front of a policemans house. That makes no sence.

[@kezzykez2471]

This twit of a prosecutor is going to lose this case because you can not understand a bloody word he says. He has destroyed this case.

[@joannt2298]

That’s not why he’s going to lose…

[@livetoeat123]

The very reason you cannot understand a word he is saying, is the fact that the entire case does not make any sense. It is very difficult to compile a clear and logical speech about a complete nonsense

[@Ketzaleh]

Brilliant defence opening!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

yeah, some pretty damning circumstatial evidence against the defendant.

[@anitafowler622]

I have a problem understanding law enforcement not going in and searching the property.

[@IMSHARP7777]

It's called corruption,shoddy investigation ; THE FIX IS IN

[@susan9630]

As retired LE, I share your problem. There is no excuse for not seeking consent and then if not given, making application for a warrant. NO excuse.

[@americaitsbeennice]

Former LEO here too and this is one of my biggest fears. The govt can be powerful and yet MAGA thinks it’ll all be ok. It won’t be ok, these guys are the brown shirts and they’ll gladly tell you who they are.

[@susan9630]

@@americaitsbeennice they are definitely too powerful in Canton, MA

[@JenManning371]

This is literally one of the worst Prosecution opening statements I have ever seen. It’s amazing to me that it is in total contrast to the best opening defense statement I have ever seen. The trial of the century. I am from Canton/Stoughton. I have been fascinated by this case for so long. It’s currently day 13 of the trial and I had to rewatch this and i am just stunned, lally will loose his job after this trial im sure.

[@OHiYoCHIC]

🙏 they can never do this to another innocent person again! So sad all around

[@yobecapz]

Yeah, horrible opening and he’s been horrible the whole trial. Honestly embarrassing, he’s like a fish out of water. What is the sentiment where you live? Do people actually buy that she killed him?

[@CamillaC71]

Hallelujah , listening to prosecutor- man is def gonna be a good help for my insomnia ! Oh dear 😂

[@yvonnedeboer7535]

The same here!! The sound is good. It's a long trial so...💤💤💤

[@meredithsickel2709]

This is one of the worst prosecution openings statements I’ve ever heard. I mean this guy was the best public speaker they had? He’s terrible. I’m bored out of my mind, and prosecution. Opening statements are always one most entertaining parts if not, the most entertaining part of a court case. I hope they had planned on doing better than this during trial. Otherwise she might have a real shot here.

[@greg1mcintosh844]

I thought the same but to be honest, having watched a few of these trials online, I'm surprised at how pathetic most of the not all but most of the lawyers can be. They're not compelling. I don't think they have the same command of language that previous generations had

[@yourkiwimate]

agreed, he seems very rambly, hes not holding my attention, i havent taken a side in this, i have been waiting for the trial, i would be bored if on the jury, not a great start imo

[@kalik6454]

I watched the opening statements to find out what this case is about. No matter how hard I tried to focus, I could not follow the prosecutor. I lost interest a few minutes into him speaking. I rewound and replayed and told myself, “focus!” And he still lost me.

[@meredithsickel2709]

@@kalik6454 yep same here

[@americaitsbeennice]

@@yourkiwimatehow do you feel now about the case?

[@MEshaoWords]

Yanetti…one of the best opening statements of all time. Guarantee you after this trial is said and done it’ll be studied in universities across the country.

[@westernhemisphere2205]

He never said how she killed him when she killed him Or why she killed him. All he did was confuse everything. Why did they pick this guy to give the opening statement for the state in such a high profile case?

[@patsymc6717]

The point is alot of blame is directed at everyone but KR. He's the DA prosecutor relaying all the evidence how it happened. Mr. Lally is being subjected to unnecessary criticism somehow by his mannerisms. This could be an effective way to distract from the truth, how and ever, jurys will bring justice to Mr. O'Keefes family when they convict the defendant, I'm certain.

[@9ine-fd6zc]

​@@patsymc6717so many inconsistencies on the evidence and most of what is provided seems circumstantial so the investigative department has messed up this case very badly, it would be a travesty of justice if conviction is made on such holes in the investigation. A fair investigation is necessary before they come to any conclusion

[@stoutie18]

A blind person can see she’s innocent. She was totally framed

[@bethmccrae2714]

Ridiculous. The forensic evidence irrefutably proves that Karen Read killed John O'Keefe

[@mufasasdaughter4831]

She ran him over because he was ending their relationship

[@stoutie18]

@@mufasasdaughter4831 Bahahaha

[@9ine-fd6zc]

Only if they had done the investigation properly then it would have been a justice to their fellow colleague but the investigators have completely ruined the reputation of the whole city department, let's see what happens in the end and who actually gets prosecuted

[@americaitsbeennice]

@@9ine-fd6zcthis is the Mass State Police. They should be the most elite and well funded in the state. Regardless, this is so obv a set up that it’s comical. Still deciding if Judge Bev is involved or just trying to “help the cops@“because they are all friends.

[@cpesq.5884]

Im falling asleep during prosecutors open

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

the truth hurts.

[@phoebeb.332]

YANNETTI 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@lindabossio]

My heart goes out to John O’Keefe’s mother. May their hearts be calm.

[@Aviertje]

Ignoring the bad sound quality, this guy is an utter snoozefest. Compared to the defense who is practically an Olympian at speaking about stuff, this guy is a toddler barely getting his first steps in. I really hope for the prosecution that his arguments and evidence are way more conclusive than the defense made it sound.

[@You.Tube.Sucks.]

As a mother of two toddlers, I guarantee you that my children started taking off very shortly after they started walking. They're both so freakin' long that they command your attention, unlike this guy who is so boring that I'm reading comments. My newly 2 y/o tries to die every day by walking into the road. Don't underestimate toddlers who have just started walking. As an aside, they're both more interesting to talk to than I can only assume this guy is. I don't know enough about the case yet to make a decision, but I am confident that (a) Even people who don't like children would rather talk to mine than to the prosecutor and (b) the defense's opening statement blew the prosecutor's opening statement out of the water. I didn't take my eyes off the screen. I believe you proved my second point, even if I took issue with your wording (I'm not actually offended.... just to be clear ☺️)

[@REBEKAHMAJORSMANLEY]

Michael Proctor is a dirty cop. Report demanding his firing to authorities

[@thejurydoctor6097]

How many witnesses does it take to prove a case my God! This seems excessive and overly complicating dropping too many names dates and irrelevant info for a “road map”! This was an atlas

[@JerbPa]

The prosecutor sounds like he’s giving an annual report on dryer lint. Is he interested in winning this case?

[@susan9630]

He knows his case is bogus. The feds told him. He's going fast to try and get through

[@debrashawcross170]

So many missing videos and Ring camera evidence

[@Rubytimetuesday]

If this is made into a movie Rick Moranis will play the prosecutor.

[@OHiYoCHIC]

Yessss😂

[@treasurz1]

Eek, it’s being made into a movie! So we will see

[@susan9630]

One thing you notice about liars, is they often give a whole lot of unnecessary detail. Looking at you, Lally.

[@cyncea23]

I have no understanding of how such a case could actually come before the courts. I just had to watch the opening statements. Over half of what this prosecutor said has been contradicted by his very own witnesses. Not only is his case absolutely horrific, so is his opening statement. It didn't bring any clarity whatsoever. This case is absolutely surreal. I have never watched such abundance of incompetence displayed by a police department, even in tragic TV shows. I'm left wondering how this got into the courtroom. Why it's getting broadcasted to the world, this case is beyond corrupt. And why is it allowed to continue? Don't get me wrong, I certainly hope it continues to get broadcasted. But it shouldn't even be taking place. It's completely ridiculous

[@kathybremer7149]

He said there was a "dusting" & the next sentence he was talking about snow plowing!

[@anitafowler622]

I did wonder about that. Was it a big snow for a plow or a dusting?

[@Bostongirl056]

#freekarenread #witchhunt

[@josephgarnett7831]

Who’s in charge of the sound mixing here? Surely there’s a way to isolate the microphone of whomever is currently speaking and not have car horns, sirens, and the sighs and coughs and farts from every single person in the room clouding the recording.

[@markieffmorris9263]

Please tell me it gets better than the impossibly dull first two minutes - just a rote recitation of family history.

[@yourkiwimate]

6 minutes in, its very hard to listen to, imo it dont get any better

[@JoeCroninSHOW]

watch the DEFENSE ATTORNEY lol my god a clinic

[@IMSHARP7777]

It doesn't get better with Lallygagger at all... Not guilty!!!! Move on

[@IMSHARP7777]

@@JoeCroninSHOW she's lucky enough to have hired 2 of the best criminal defense attorneys in the world!! Yannetti and Alan Jackson are BEASTS!! NOT GUILTY!!!!! SIMPLE!

[@JudithRobertson-df8ui]

The prosecution should have made a visual timeline

[@phoebeb.332]

Demonstratives can be helpful - especially in a complicated case like this. Many players.

[@yourkiwimate]

its only opening statements

[@ritaeichler2066]

If the DNA, hair, plastic pcs & glass pcs found on victim & her car is as prosecutor said, she is guilty as charged.😮

[@betwilliams8306]

But, if it was planted then she was framed

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

yup! only a delusional fembot would disagree.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@betwilliams8306 lol wow. 🙄

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Yup!

[@IMSHARP7777]

Hos long does it take to doctor up a video??

[@betwilliams8306]

😂😂😂😂

[@claudiafranco4888]

Karen Read, herself, by her own statements, proofs that she is guilty. 🤓

[@susan9630]

Always good to get a legal opinion from someone who has decided the case before any evidence is presented and can't spell the word "proves."

[@claudiafranco4888]

@@susan9630 I’m just keeping things in context. If any evidence comes to court that contradicts Karen’s guilt, I’m open to change my mind. But til now, little by little, the evidence is stronger and stronger against her. 🤓 (I apologize for bad wording, but please acknowledge that English is not my first language.🤗)

[@susan9630]

@@claudiafranco4888 what do you think is the strong evidence against her? Is it the people who were in the house texting each other to say "tell them the guy never came inside," or maybe destroying phones the day before they were ordered to preserve them? Or maybe it is the clear evidence that the lead investigator lied to his superiors to get up on the case when he knew the people in the house and said he didn't, decided KR murdered someone before visiting the scene, never went in the house (yes, they very much had PC to get a warrant), had no autopsy report and says he was hit by a vehicle when the injuries clearly do not match that? I'm just curious what your opinion is based on.

[@susan9630]

@@claudiafranco4888 I am also curious as to where you live. If you are not in the USA, it is possible that you do not understand the process.

[@claudiafranco4888]

@@susan9630 My opinion is based on her statements and actions. Maybe you could explain me why an “innocent” woman who peacefully saw her boyfriend walk to the party house, would wake up 3 hours later screaming hysterical “DID I HIT HIM?”? Why she would feel the urgency to wake up is nephew and tell her that her father/uncle might have been hit by a snowplow??? Why the first thing she said to Kerry on the phone at 5am was “JOHN IS DEAD!”??? Why she NEVER thought about looking for him in someone’s else couch but only outside in the cold? Why she would ask to search for “How long to die in the cold?”. How could she know how long he had been outside in the cold??? None of this makes sense UNLESS she knew she had hit him! And after seeing the backwards (or reverse) system of her car, which is very well made with 3 different cameras and alert noise, I’m convinced that it was not an accident but she it him in purpose. I’m assisting this trial from the other side of the ocean, I watch it everyday. I do not take my conclusions by Media or KZbinrs. I did not come to this trial with preconceived ideas. I did not knew the facts. I’m letting the evidence and the witnesses talk by themselves. That’s why all the presumed “evidence” that you pointed I see it as trash/noise distractions created by the defense to take your attention from the true culprit here. And that is KR! 🥸

[@DennyAldridge]

Has his DNA been found under her car? It should be there if Karen did this

[@phoebeb.332]

Nope.

[@phoebeb.332]

A an expert hired by the feds said with certainly that her car did not hit him. Period.

[@nursejones2]

NOPE

[@nursejones2]

She didn’t

[@MyMomo17]

Not if he was bending over at the time she backed into him and he hit his head on the pavement as he fell backwards knocking him out. You don't have to be ran over to be knocked unconscious from a car hitting you.

[@Turandot29]

The prosecutor’s constant throat clearing and sniffling is very annoying.

[@allintheblush]

It’s the judge! And she seems to make a noise whenever Brian Higgins is brought up 🤔

[@melb2258]

And rambling

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@Turandot29 awwwwe, you poor thing. that's so much more important than the evidence, isn't it?

[@irenebain4396]

I can't follow this Prosecutor one bit.

[@kezzykez2471]

she knew she hit him and thats why she went out to look for him

[@ingeborgsvensson4896]

No, she went to look for him bc he did not come home. It was Jen McCabe who suggested she should go to Fairview and not the Waterfall bar. Doesn't that strike you as strange?

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

pretended to look, but she already knew where he was, thats why she "saw" him when no one else when they were looking for him and she already knew where he was. Just like her saying the plow probably hit him and he was dead. She knew someone hit him and that he was dead, cuz she hit him and killed him.

[@ingeborgsvensson4896]

@@ToyotaGuy1971 If that were true why did the prosecutor not try to prove that? The fact that the first responders state there were inches of snow underneath the body means he must have died much later. If Jen McCabe insists Karen was still there shortly before 1 am how could her WiFi have pinged her at 0:35 hours at home? According to the experts it is physically impossible he died due to an auto accident. Why did Jen state 12 times Karen said 'did I hit him?' and now in court for the 13th time changes her statement? None of it makes sense.

[@maxineedwards8559]

Watching this all I see is john okeefes mother shaking her head and nodding her head mouthing yes or no,no wonder john didn’t like her I don’t I’m sorry that her son is dead but stop hanging with the people who killed your son..!!

[@bonnie7732]

Prosecutor is a horribly boring speaker. The defense is more polished and dynamic. This unfortunately can effect the outcome of a trial.

[@rziadeh]

Too much Reasonable Doubt. If the jury does their actual job- there is no way she can be found guilty. Not saying she didn’t do it but the Prosecution job is to prove beyond reasonable doubt and there’s way too many questions and doubt here

[@treasurz1]

Im love Yanetti

[@Starjumper2000four]

Those poor kids.

[@JeanBostic]

Id like to know what John knew about these other officers that would cause them to want to hurt him

[@DennyAldridge]

Luminol?

[@U-TUBE-me]

Luminol is what they spray to indicate if it's blood

[@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy]

None used on this investigation. They never went in the house.

[@DennyAldridge]

Prosecution could have made this case easier . Bad job need retraining

[@suzanne1423]

When ppl have a cough in the courtroom they should remove themselves because it is very loud and distracting also gross

[@MyMomo17]

It defies logic that a bunch of Police would carry or drag a person or leave an unconscious person out in the yard on a freezing cold night . Police would not want a dead person in the yard in the morning they are not idiots.

[@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy]

So if a fight broke out and something bad happened maybe they thought if they put him outside they could blame the plow. Remember there was a lot of alcohol consumed. You think people think rationally when intoxicated?

[@MyMomo17]

@@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy With them being Police officers they could have had him arrested if someone was going to blame the plow they would put him in the gutter not on the lawn. Those scratches look like a female with long nails could have done it too. They said the car backed up at 24 mph according to the cars log . That's enough to hit someone who's bending down , even if she didn't know she hit him it's still manslaughter.

[@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy]

I think you need to look at the photos of the arm again! From fingernails? Really? So now you’re going that way? So in a snowstorm she backed up at 24 miles per hour? 😂 How did he end up so far away from the street?

[@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy]

Snow plows plow gutters? Huh?

[@LeannaMurphy-mx7zy]

You see gutters anywhere in the photos? Are you actually watching the trial?

[@MEshaoWords]

Welp…he sure wasn’t wrong when he said cross examination is the key lol. That’s exactly what wrecked Lally and party

[@gfx2943]

There is nothing worse than a Prosecutor who doesn't actually put effort into their presentation.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

That _was_ a good opening statement, you're right! Some pretty damning circumstantial evidence got revealed, too.

[@VIRALLYSPEAKINGTV]

SHES SO GUILTY 😮

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Yup!

[@rachelvaitkus]

pretty obvious

[@theresesink1057]

I usually have no respect for defence attorneys,,, but for this one ,,,,, BRAVO !!!! Simply stunning !!! Perfect ! And the prosecution,,,,,, I forwarded it after 2 minutes ,,, as it was boring ,useless,, ,, and demeaning to the officer that had his life stolen !!!!!!

[@patsymc6717]

Look along with your comment actually admitting to 》ff OS of prosecution really have made up your mind already which is naive and without substance. As another comment was questioning Lally about how why and motive of the defendant instead of listening to him in its entirety. This isnt a movie and definitely can be useful to those who seek the truth, if you take the time to listen to all the evidence. What are you waffling about with boring useless?? For Lally, these are the facts he's speaking on behalf of the late John O'Keefe.

[@MEshaoWords]

Why would you have no respect for defense attorneys? Ew 🫵🏻

[@JessLBreen]

This prosecutor is going to bury their case! This opening statement was wayyyy to detailed and he read from the paper the entire time it seemed like! If they continue with this route the defense will have a cake walk! He is not living up to his pretrial confidence

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

nope, wishful thinking. Projecting.

[@amandaluizzi4966]

Karen read day 24 trial

[@nursejones2]

Did he say under the influence of LIQUOR? Hahaha what a loser. I think the legal term is ALCOHOL. 😅😂😮

[@Nicole-in3sb]

Karen Read is guilty as hell. But this prosecutor is so bad that she’s going to be set free. 🤦‍♀️

[@myztery4934]

20 days into the trial, there is no way I would convict her just based on the total mismanagement of evidence alone. There is no way. Never mind the one question I have....if he lost all of the blood they say he lost, where is it?? It makes no sense.

[@AmyPigula]

Which trial are you watching? She’s totally innocent.

[@melb2258]

This guy is the worst ever to give an opening statement… if I was a juror I’d ask for a repeat from another prosecutor who can speak methodically and specify names of each character in a manner to be clear and understood !! This guy spoke a million words without breathing making it very hard to understand who, what and where !!!!! My head would be spinning ! Ugh

[@ritaeichler2066]

Yes, prosecutors deliverance is very weak, however the forensics & lab results prove her guilt beyond a doubt.

[@ritaeichler2066]

He recites way too much details & ppl names that are irrelevant!

[@christinab3019]

Lally🤦🏻‍♀️

[@roxdarmurray6634]

This is by far the WORST opening statement EVER!!! It usually tells the story of what happened. Lally literally JUST described every witness, like anyone would/could remember 40+ witnesses cold. Add monotone & BORING!🥱 I did not know what this trial was about until AFTER the defense opened.

[@U-TUBE-me]

What is up with the poor quality of the audio with some person who clearly needs some Claritin or something snorting, sniffling, coughing and all sorts of other sound effects. The only mic's that would be on would be the Podium microphone and audio visual mic. I think it's the judge that's being rude and making all of the noise and sighing at the defense attorney. So unprofessional of her.

[@CLANCY88]

Oh my God, you’re preaching to the choir over here. I’ve followed this for about a year with the pre-trials and judge Bev constantly mouse breathes into the microphone. And then you have Lally, who is the ADA, he just put you to sleep number one and number two you can never hear him he’s I don’t know what’s going on with his mic. It’s only his microphone so it’s gotta be away from his face because you can hear it fine in opening…. But then, after that, you can’t even hear a word he says, like you literally have to stand by your speaker.

[@stoutie18]

It’s the judge she’s breathing all over the mic all day everyday . It’s brutal!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Even with the echo of the courtroom, I can hear him as plain as day. I think your ears just don't want you to hear all the damning evidence against her, so you're blocking it out.

[@TeresaAnnAskew]

Karen Read is innocent🌷🌷

[@amyc9155]

Was it not important enough for him to memorize and have some charisma?

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Got triggered by all the damning circumstantial evidence against her, didn't you? A man is killed and your deflecting for her with talk about prosecutor's suppoesed lack of charisma. 🙄 Why that's almost like she's innocent by reason of prosecutor's lack of charisma! 🙄

[@crazycatladyinc9191]

Lally did a great job. Totally comprehensive to people reading the Court documents and watching pre-trial hearings. It only makes no sense to people who aren't doing their homework.

[@Guyvermectin]

Nobody else wanted the case