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A former juror from the first Karen Read trial, attorney Victoria George, has joined her defense team! I break down the legal implications and why this is such an unusual move. One thing to note is that she was not a deliberating juror.

The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Karen Read's claim of double jeopardy, meaning she can be retried on all three charges. I explain the court's reasoning, which focused on whether a mistrial was necessary and whether a verdict had been formally rendered in the first trial.

Jury selection for the Karen Read retrial is set to begin on April 1st, 2025. I discuss the expected timeline, the challenges of selecting an impartial jury, and what to expect in the coming weeks.

RESOURCES

Vanity Fair Article – https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/karen-read-trial-juror-lawyer

Final Pre-Trial Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbX3X0qbEew

Previous Emily Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRXfHhodGjY

Mistrial Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJ_QZ5Neik

Depp v Heard Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0

Karen Read had her final Pre-Trial Hearing on March 25th, 2025. Judge Cannone surprisingly interrupted the Defense's argument to tell the Commonwealth that she is denying their motion to get communications between Karen Read and Yannetti.

An extended 200-foot buffer zone around the courthouse was granted, similar to the previous trial. Audio enhancing devices and clothing with messages about which side of the case they are on are prohibited in that zone.

The judge denied the Motion to Dismissed and I will deep dive into it on the upcoming episode of this Monday's Emily Show!

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/HbX3X0qbEew

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Karen Read’s Case is scheduled to begin, with Jury Selection on April 1st but will not begin the evidence portion until the end of April. The Commonwealth has filed motions asking for things she said to reporters during interviews and the Discovery ID Docuseries. The Federal Appeal is pending as well as a decision on the Motion to Dismiss the entire case.

911 calls in the Bryan Kohberger case have been revealed as well as Amazon purchases in the Motions in Limine.

UMG filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s case ultimately stating that he lost a rap battle that he willingly participated in. The concept of defamation in rap music, hyperbole, and opinion versus factual statements are challenged in this filing and it’s a great read.

The Lively and Baldoni cases have been getting more movement as many parties filed motions to dismiss. We’ll see what happens next. 

RESOURCES

Karen Read Post-Mistrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZ 

Drake Sues UMG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5PlpbIL8EE

Drake Filing - https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/drake-UMG-defamation-complaint.pdf

YSL Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLrrA5-0W1pG9P5S7Xk6Vpo

Interview with Sir Mix-A-Lot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgL4AT4CYYA

Roommates Text Messages - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7V7y2gpOI

911 Calls in Kohberger Case - https://youtu.be/oH7AsdGk7HI

Last Karen Read hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e9BfCqOIvs

Trooper Michael Proctor has been fired by the Massachusetts State Police due to actions in the Karen Read investigation. While this is a workplace termination, not criminal charges, Proctor was found guilty of unsatisfactory performance and alcoholic beverages.

Superintendent Noble stated this was due to maintaining public trust and accountability. Proctor has the right to appeal. This firing is significant because it happened before the trial, allowing the defense to question him about it and potentially challenge his credibility. The prosecution may also have to address the firing.

The termination closes the internal affairs investigation, likely opening the door for this to be discussed during the trial and impacting how the jury views Proctor's testimony and the investigation's integrity. The prosecution's strategy in light of this firing is uncertain, but they may try to distance themselves from Proctor.

Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/bM1RWJBiN-w

On March 18th, 2025, the Karen Read case was back in court, and things are heating up! Judge Cannone delivers a scathing rebuke to the defense, accusing them of "deliberate misrepresentations" and "flagrant violation" of Rule 14 regarding payments to the ARCCA Expert Witnesses. The judge has a conversation directly with Karen Read to see if she'd like to remove Alan Jackson as her representative, but she declined. The judge doesn't remove Alan Jackson from the defense team, decided not to exclude ARCCA Witness Testimony from the re-trial, and didn't financially sanction the defense team. Instead, she gave them a stern warning and remind them of their obligation of being candor to the court.

The Defense and The Commonwealth's Appellate Attorney ask for the trial date of April 1st, 2025, be pushed back again. This time they didn't request a date due to Karen Read appeal to the First Circuit to try to get counts 1 and 3 dismissed. The judge has taken it under advisement and will reconvene Thursday, March 20th, 2025 to discuss further. The judge is concerned that it will be hard to find a jury due to an HBO documentary about the first trial currently being broadcasted so close to the Re-Trail date.

Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/8VjWKkQrQRM

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdApp.com

A second superseding indictment has been filed against Diddy, revealing disturbing new details about alleged sexual exploitation, abuse, and forced labor for over 20 years. What does this mean for his upcoming trial in May 2025?

Jay Z files a Federal lawsuit against Tony Buzbee, his law Firm and the Jane Doe that filed the civil lawsuit against him and Diddy. Camille Vasquez enters the chat with an affidavit. Multiple lawsuits, extortion claims, and conflicting affidavits, the best thing might be to put Jane Doe on the stand to get clear answers. 

RESOURCES

Jay Z & Diddy Civil Lawsuit -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw

Donna Adelson Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKWeTZLRYeY

Karen Read Hearing - Motion to Dismiss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DspEzUu2lGM

Jay Z Civil Lawsuit Dismissal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVKvuhuH7Vk

Depp v Heard Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0

There are many new filings and rulings in the Karen Read case. Judge Cannone is allowing the Commonwealth's dog bite expert to testify, raising questions about consistency with previous rulings regarding expert testimony. The Pro Hac Vice admission for attorney Mark Bederow has been denied. There’s a motion to correct the record by prosecutor Hank Brennan and more.

Updates in the Bryan Kohberger case. I go through a new filing regarding text messages from surviving roommates and victims. Details from the 9-1-1 call are being examined and the defense filed Motions in Limine to challenge key evidence.

RESOURCES

Karen Read - Motion to Dismiss Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DspEzUu2lGM

On March 5th, 2025, Karen Read had a Hearing for the Motions to Dismiss. The ongoing debate about the Sallyport videos: Are they exculpatory? Why were they not disclosed earlier? And where are the missing portions of the footage?

Note from Canton Police Chief: "That is how it records, LOL. No Tampering."

Getting an Evidentiary Hearing is the best outcome to clarify what happened to the videos and who was involved. This can lead to the case being dismissed or provide grounds for appeal. Judge Cannone has to determine if the videos are exculpatory. If not, an evidentiary hearing will likely not be granted.

In the first trial, someone told Lieutenant Fanning that there were rumors that a juror was expressing opinions about the trial. The juror denied it but was removed anyways. The defense wants to know who told Fanning about the rumors and how they knew to contact him.

Karen Read will be back in court on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/DspEzUu2lGM

At Karen Read's March 4th Hearing, the courtroom was buzzing with activity, and several key issues were addressed. Brennan officially confirmed that there is no longer a federal investigation into the John O'Keefe death case or related matters. This announcement comes after the defense previously invoked a "Federal investigation," which has now been clarified as closed.

The Judge questioned Alessi about the defense's disclosure of payments made to ARCCA experts. The court was not pleased that the payment records were not disclosed alongside the initial invoice. The defense clarified the timeline of when they learned of the payment and why it wasn't disclosed immediately.

The Commonwealth filed a motion for sanctions against the defense for allegedly violating a protective order by including certain testimony and text messages in a motion for reconsideration. The defense acknowledged an error but did not file a formal correction with the court. The Commonwealth requested an unofficial "gag order" in the case, which the court is considering.

The judge has taken up on advisement about where or not to do a Daubert Hearing on the Commonwealth's Expert Witnesses- James Crosby and Robert Gilman. The case is heating up, and tensions are high as both sides prepare for a fierce legal battle the next day on March 5th.

Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/TL80PyTJOUk

RESOURCES

Defense's Habeas Petition - https://youtube.com/live/hQjZkiAIVkc

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdApp.com

The Karen Read case is speedrunning filings! In this episode, I break down the defense's motion to dismiss for "Extraordinary Governmental Misconduct," the Commonwealth's response, and the key arguments surrounding withheld video evidence and more.

Spoiler Alert: A new Sally Port video emerges! Will the Judge push back the Oral Arguments for the Motion to Dismiss? It's going to be a busy week, and I've got you covered with everything you need to know before we head into court!

RESOURCES

Continued Motions Hearings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1MFo7kn6g8

Trial 1: Day 20 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ565TtjXW4

Expert Related Expenses Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUswAe3_dKA

Trial 1: Day 25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHGmNszEmIM