Karen Read Murder Retrial: Defense Begins, Defendant Speaks Out

The Karen Read murder retrial continues in Massachusetts, with day 24 focusing on the defense's presentation of witnesses. After six weeks and 38 witnesses for the prosecution, the Commonwealth rested its case on Thursday. Court TV's coverage captured Karen Read's brief comments outside the courthouse where she indicated the defense's case would last one to two weeks. When asked how she felt, Read responded, "I feel very good, thank you." The defense's strategy and potential testimony are key elements of the ongoing trial. The state is also planning a rebuttal case. This retrial is highly anticipated, and the public awaits the defense's evidence.