Key Witness Retracts Testimony in Karen Read Trial

The Karen Read trial took another turn with the retraction of a key witness's statement. Kelley Dever, a former Canton Police Officer, initially provided testimony about the events of the night in question. However, over a year later, after reviewing a timeline provided by the defense, she retracted her statement. "When I saw the information, it made it clear there was a distortion of the timeline and the false memory I created," Dever stated in court. The defense's timeline showed that the vehicle in question did not arrive at the Sallyport until an hour and a half after Dever's shift ended, making her previous testimony impossible. Dever's retraction highlights the challenges of memory and the importance of accurate timelines in legal cases. This development is likely to significantly impact the ongoing trial.