The Karen Read Retrial: Navigating Split Verdicts and Jury Instructions
The Karen Read Retrial: Navigating Split Verdicts and Jury Instructions The retrial of Karen Read, charged with the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe, has once again highlighted the complexities of jury instructions and the potential for split verdicts. This blog post analyzes the recent events in the trial, focusing on the judge’s handling of jury questions regarding split verdicts and the implications for the ongoing deliberations. During the trial, the jury posed questions to Judge Beverly Cannone regarding…