Karen Read's Murder Trial

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Karen Read's murder trial ends in a mistrial after the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision. Prosecutors intend to retry the case. Read was accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend by striking him with her SUV and leaving him in a snowstorm.

Key Points

  • Jury deadlocked after 29 days of testimony
  • Prosecutors intend to retry the case
  • Controversy over dynamite charge in jury deliberations

Pros

  • Fair trial process
  • Legal system in action

Cons

  • Lack of closure for both families
  • Potential for a retrial to be contentious