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FBI Expert Karen Read Defense Witnesses Are Damaging Their Own Case


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FBI Expert Karen Read Defense Witnesses Are Damaging Their Own Case

Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Robin Dreeke provides explosive analysis of how Karen Read's defense witnesses are systematically destroying their own credibility and damaging their client's case through poor preparation, methodology failures, and damaging admissions under cross-examination. This detailed breakdown reveals why the defense's witness strategy has become a prosecutorial gift.

Dreeke examines the catastrophic testimony of vehicle data expert Matthew DiSogra, who admitted under Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan's methodical cross-examination that he conducted no actual testing in the case while offering definitive opinions about collision events. The FBI expert explains how this kind of witness overreach creates credibility disasters that competent legal teams should prevent through proper vetting and preparation.

The analysis covers the media contamination issues with snowplow driver Brian Loughran, whose admission of extensive case coverage exposure demolished defense claims of pristine eyewitness testimony. Dreeke details how contaminated witnesses often become more confident in false memories, making them particularly dangerous for the side calling them.

Drawing from his experience in witness evaluation, Dreeke breaks down how dog bite expert Dr. Marie Russell's changing opinions between trials signals narrative-driven rather than evidence-driven conclusions. The behavioral expert explains why juries recognize and reject expert testimony that appears tailored to support predetermined conclusions.

The interview reveals how the defense's apparent witness intimidation of former Canton Officer Kelly Dever represents both legal and strategic catastrophe, potentially resulting in sanctions while demonstrating desperation to manufacture favorable testimony. Dreeke explains how these tactical failures cascade, each one making subsequent witnesses appear less credible by association.

This analysis provides unique insights into witness credibility evaluation and why the Karen Read defense witnesses are helping rather than hurting the prosecution's case.

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