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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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RESOURCES

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

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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

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Diddy's defense attorney, Ricco, requested to withdraw, after speaking with lead counsel. I go over the other motions that were discussed during last week’s hearing for Karen Read and the motions that the judge was not able to get to due to the concerning revelation with the ARCCA experts.

Blake Lively files an amended complaint against Justin Baldoni which highlights a potential paper trail of HR complaints against Baldoni. Lesie Sloan files an Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss.

Judge in the Bryan Kohberger case denied motion to suppress IGG (Investigative Genetic Genealogy) DNA. I will go more in depth with that this week.

RESOURCES

Last Tuesday’s Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5p-UrfGKDY 

Quick Bits Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1hnwkjouUY 

Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIlMUdeLtN4mNQCerfWxONy 

Karen Read Dauberth Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjU4nGT3TSs 

Last Koberger Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nimoYqs4CwM

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Karen Read Appealed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling that stated there was no verdict and therefore no double jeopardy. The defense's arguments for dismissal is based on the lack of "manifest necessity" for a mistrial. A look at the United States v. Tribio Lugo case and its relevance to Karen Read's situation might be an open door to get counts 1 and 3 dismissed.

With so much happening in this complex case, it's hard to keep up. I'll guide you through the legal maze and explain what it all means for Karen Read's future.

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RESOURCES

SJC Ruling - https://youtube.com/live/rbYylRyjISk

Halted Hearing - https://youtube.com/live/M5p-UrfGKDY

Case Law from First District Ruling - https://casetext.com/case/us-v-toribio-lugo

Breakdown of Count 2 and Lesser Included - https://youtu.be/zRH39FlfYJI

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The Karen Read Hearing was unexpectedly halted due to concerns raised by the prosecution regarding new information about the defense's expert witnesses (the "crash daddies," also referred to as "ARCA experts"). The prosecution alleges that the defense did not fully disclose all communications and financial transactions with these experts, including potential payments and ongoing discussions after a previous court order regarding witness contact (a "voir dire").

The judge expressed "grave concern" about these implications and suspended the hearing to allow the defense time to prepare a response and for the court to further investigate the matter. The hearing is set to resume on February 25th. The defense's motion to dismiss the case was not addressed in this hearing because it is due February 21st.

The possibility of a new attorney joining the defense team (pro hac vice) was discussed. Other pending motions were not addressed due to the sudden halt of the hearing.

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RESOURCES

Motions That Were Filed Last Week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M04gYYieIj4

Voir Dire Day - https://youtube.com/live/Wzt0SgXLa7k

Day 30 ARCCA Testimony - https://youtube.com/live/0H_J5nmJdao

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