On Day 30 of the Karen Read retrial, courtroom tensions rose with gripping testimony from Dr. Elizabeth Laposata, who directly challenged the prosecution’s theory. She asserted that John O’Keefe died from blunt force trauma - not hypothermia - and claimed the injuries resembled animal bites, not taillight shards. Cross-examination grew heated over details, including stomach injuries and audit controversies. Later, biomechanical expert Dr. Andrew Rentschler testified that Reed’s SUV likely didn’t deliver enough force to cause O’Keefe’s fatal injury...

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Day 29 of the Karen Reed retrial was marked by significant courtroom drama, including a mistrial motion related to a sweatshirt and intense expert testimonies. The defense presented two key witnesses, Dr. Wolf and Dr. Lappasato, whose analyses raised questions about the prosecution's case...

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Today, Margot discusses Day 28 of the Karen Read trial, focusing on the testimony of Dr. Daniel Wolf, an accident reconstruction expert. She details the various tests conducted by Dr. Wolf to challenge the prosecution's claims, highlighting the methodologies and results of these tests...

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In week four of the Sean Combs federal trial, covering testimonies from June 2nd to June 6th, 2025, significant evidence and key witness accounts were presented. Returning witness Mia detailed her trauma and PTSD from working with Combs, while defense attorney Brian Steele challenged her credibility. Sylvia Oaken, Eddie Garcia, and Derek Ferguson provided critical testimonies, supported by video and text evidence tying Combs to abusive incidents...

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Today, Tab discusses Day 27 of the Karen Reed retrial, focusing on the testimonies of key witnesses including Brian Logren, a snow plow driver, and Karina Kolokithis, a Canton resident. Logren's observations during the night of the incident raise questions about the investigation, while Kolokithis provides insights into the social dynamics of the night in question. The episode emphasizes the legal principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, not the defense.

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Today, Tab discusses the proceedings of Day 26 of the Karen Reed retrial, focusing on the testimonies of Dr. Marie Russell and Sergeant Nicholas Barrows. Dr. Russell faced intense cross-examination regarding her expertise on dog bites and the credibility of her testimony, while Sergeant Barrows provided insights into the condition of Karen Reed's SUV and the damage to its taillight. The episode highlights the complexities of courtroom dynamics and the strategies employed by both the defense and prosecution...

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Day 25 of the Karen Read retrial featured intense testimony. Jonathan Demantis, a longtime friend of Trooper Proctor, confirmed Proctor’s firing over crude texts about Read, which the prosecution read aloud, including offensive remarks about her looks and MS. Officer Kelly Dever, a reluctant witness, initially claimed she saw surveillance footage contradicting police accounts but later recanted, citing memory issues. Dr. Marie Russell, an expert in dog bites, testified that John O'Keefe’s injuries resembled canine wounds, not vehicular trauma. Though compelling, her credibility was challenged since she'd never testified in court before and had inserted herself into the case...

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It's Day 24 of the Karen Read retrial, and the defense finally took the stage. Forensic expert Matthew DiSorga challenged the prosecution's timeline, revealing discrepancies in vehicle phone data that could cast doubt on their theory. He claimed key data was cherry-picked and that there's no collision evidence from Karen’s SUV. Brennan pushed back hard, questioning DiSorga’s expertise, but the defense held firm. A surprise voir dire followed involving Trooper Proctor's high school group chat. Could those texts be game-changing?

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Tab recap week three of the federal trial against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The allegations include sex trafficking, racketeering, and abuse. Key testimonies include a former assistant claiming kidnapping at gunpoint, an LAPD officer recounting a break-in at Kid Cuddy's house, and emotional testimony from an employee alleging repeated rape. The episode also covers Cassie Ventura's disturbing experiences and her unexpected off-camera childbirth announcement...

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On Day 23 of Karen Read’s retrial, the prosecution rested its case after presenting 38 witnesses over six weeks. The final testimony came from crash reconstructionist Dr. Judson Welcher, who faced intense cross-examination regarding his methods. The prosecution concluded with a video clip from a 2024 documentary, where Read speculates, “What if I clipped him in the knee?” The defense argues that Read was framed to protect others allegedly involved in O’Keefe’s death...

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