​Jury selection for Karen Read's second trial has reached a total of 16 jurors—comprising 12 primary jurors and four alternates. Despite achieving this number, the court has decided to continue the selection process to seat up to 18 jurors, providing additional alternates to ensure the trial proceeds without delays due to unforeseen circumstances. This decision reflects the high-profile nature of the case and the court's commitment to maintaining the trial's integrity. The selection process has been meticulous, with both the defense and prosecution exercising their peremptory challenges to shape a fair and impartial jury. Opening statements are anticipated to commence next week, marking a significant step forward in this closely watched legal proceeding.

In a parallel development, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read's emergency request to pause her retrial. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, acting on behalf of the court, issued the denial without providing an explanation. Read's legal team had argued that retrying her on charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause, citing statements from jurors in the first trial who claimed they had unanimously agreed to acquit her on those charges. However, since no formal verdict was announced before the mistrial was declared, the courts have ruled that a retrial does not constitute double jeopardy. With the Supreme Court's decision, the retrial will proceed as scheduled, with jury selection continuing and opening statements expected soon.



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