Judge Rules Against Defense in Karen Read Murder Trial

The Karen Read murder trial took another turn on May 29th, 2025, in Massachusetts. During a motions hearing, the defense attorney challenged the admissibility of evidence presented by the prosecution. The key point of contention was the testimony of Trooper Paul and the use of his odometer reading to support the prosecution's case. The defense attorney argued that Trooper Paul's testimony was unreliable and that the odometer reading was not properly contextualized. "The odometer reading is not the only thing we're relying upon," the defense attorney stated, highlighting other evidence that supports their case. The judge, however, ultimately denied the defense's motion, allowing the evidence to be considered by the jury. The trial continues, with the jury now having access to the contested evidence.