Defense Opening Statement: MA v Karen Read, Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2024
- In the defense's opening statement, attorney David Yannetti highlighted Trooper Michael Proctor's alleged misconduct during the investigation into Karen Read and told the jury the defendant "is being framed for a murder she did not commit."
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This should have been dismissed & never made it to trial. Regardless of whether you think she is guilty or not, there’s SO MUCH reasonable doubt. And misconduct from the lead investigator. It’s so ridiculous.
I’m still shocked this case made it to a court room.
They said they have the glass from the bar he was holding inside her car tailight. That alone is enough to convict her so reasonable doubt is crazy to say before seeing the evidences. Chill.
@@enzoinfinity1Yeah, i’ll believe that when I see it. Just like the pieces of her tail light that mysteriously showed up days afterwards, that only Trooper Proctor seemed to be able to find? There was already a FEDERAL PROBE into the misconduct around case, which in itself puts up major red flags.
@@enzoinfinity1And what in Gods name does that prove? He took a glass home with him into her car. It was found at the scene? How do you know they didn’t get into an argument and he or she tossed it out the window annoyed? How do you know he didn’t drop it getting iut of the car etc? A glass found has ZERO to do with MVA / Murder 🤦🏻♀️
@@enzoinfinity1you’re a boot licker or a pig. What’s your badge number?
Michael proctor should be fired and EVERY case he has worked on should be reexamined
After this coming out he absolutely should be FIRED!!!
He should be in prison. He is probably responsible for many people losing their freedom
He is working on the Brian Walshe case. God, help us! Ironically, that case hinges on internet searches and their reliability, and in this case, he is saying it is unreliable.
@rubellite1862 Oh, wow, thank you for sharing!
The fact he is still employed futher proves how broken the justice system is.
How can a State Trooper......in ANY state in this country..... search a cell phone that he has no warrant for......text his buddies that have nothing to do with this case while searching said phone..... and specifically say he wants to find nudes of her....... HOW DOES HE STILL HAVE A JOB?????????????????????????
Michael Proctor is already under investigation by the FED!
An even better question....WHY were there nude pics on a cellphone? THAT is the best question to ask.
Because its MA. Corrupt left wing commie state with 0 accountability. Idiotic voters who will vote for it over and over while fashioning themselves "intellectuals".
@@user-qr2kh6uh6q easy answer! It's none of ya business 😘
stupidest comment award goes to…… there WERENT nudes! Hence his comment he was disappointed there weren’t and P.S. it is HER property if she wanted nudes on her phone as a whole grown adult, that is her business!! And Yet, there WERENT any!
Awesome opening statement by the defense blew the state away...
This attorney did at least touch on all the prosecution's main points and even wrnt in depth for all except one of those allegations if I recall correctly.... That's at lesst seemingly not the extra usual anyways....
Michael Proctor should be fired!!!
Michael should be in prison
In the People's Republic of the Communist Commonwealth of Massachusetts they will keep their sham IA investigation open indefinitely. We only know about this evil corruption due to the Feds otherwise we'd have never even known. Scumbags
Michael Proctor should be in jail along with a few others.
Isn't he married? His wife must be horrified! Looking for NUDE PHOTOS?? WTFF
This defense attorney is so much more clear and confident in his opening statement than the prosecutor. I would also not find it hard to believe that this group of men went too far and killed him. I don't believe it was Karen at all. At least not at this first stage.
And Albert got rid of his German Shepherd right after this occurred?!? That says so much!!!
the prosecutor has no charisma and feels like a math teacher. he lost about 70% of his case already because of that against this charismatic defense attorney.
also im in favor of the prosecution but why tf wouldnt they choose a great narrator against a high profile attorney lol? brainrot decision
@@enzoinfinity1no case!
All the state has is some red plastic they planted in someone’s yard… They don’t have much to work with.
It’s hard to make a case for a brain dead liar cop.
Cops are not the most intelligent people on earth
The defense attorney was engaging and spoke with clarity and confidence. The man has a well delivered timeline. I have no doubt that he can prove every point.
The defense should call Chloe as a witness.
This is the most devastating defence opening I've ever seen, the prosecution and police department should be rightfully afraid. This is a disgrace that Miss Reid is standing trial. No, justice, no peace.
Defense opening statement was terrific. Not impressed w the State so far.
Yes, the Commonwealth definitely needs to step up their efforts!
@@TheOtherBoleynGirl336they do not have a case..
The people saying it’s not a coverup are the type of people thinks cops are honest people and can’t do wrong
@@MarietaTruter I’m not certain about that. A conspiracy of the scope put forth by the defense seems rather implausible.
@@Jimbo0341usmc That’s a sweeping generalization that has no basis in reality.
Boston Police need a total review!!!!
Reviews are mostly a waste of tax payer's dollars. They will review themselves and find that they have nothing to change.
Wasn’t the DOJ or Feds suppose to be investigating this dept?
Canton too
That’s how defense found out about Proctor and his personal cell phone texts to hs buddies I believe.
As someone who does not have any knowledge, being European, this man comes across a lot more confident than the prosecution.
That’s funny I thought the complete opposite.
@@215zigzagwhat? You thought the prosecution emitted confidence? No my friend. That was one of the worst opening statements I’ve ever witnessed in my career. It was as though the ADA was bored. I thought Yanetti was absolutely brilliant. He knocked this one out of the park. And the defense has continued to create more and more reasonable doubt. The government has proven that it was snowing and windy on the morning of January 29th… this should be a directed verdict (it won’t be) when the commonwealth closes their case in chief.
What does confidence in the opening statement babe anything to do with b her guilt or innocence?
Wow, great opening by the DEFENSE!!! 😳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 got me hooked.
Me too!!! The State better have one hell of case!
It’s a disgrace that Karen Read is even having to go through this at all. Just the fact that they’re covering for another officer killing another brother in blue is unbelievable and disgraceful!
Except that’s not a fact. Just the theory of one side.
@@brandybiscoff9685well since you like facts I'll give you some facts. Immediately following the attack to John O'Keefe by the MC alberts and the German Shepherd, they tore up their basement flooring, sold a generational home below market value to get rid of it quickly, got rid of all their phones despite a court order, & retired from their jobs. They also keep lying about the timeline when there's clear evidence to the contrary. Oh I forgot my favorite part, forensic evidence shows that Jen McCabe the sister-in-law of the alberts searched how long it takes a dead body to die in the cold. The forensic data shows that the search occurred around 2:30 a.m. when Karen was not present. On the stand, Jen claims that the time was different and that Karen asked her to make that search. That is her covering up for a bulshit story and the forensic data will show the truth. This is the same forensic data that police have been using for years to convict people but suddenly they want to claim that this forensic data is not accurate with the time doesn't make any sense. Also, A car running somebody over and killing them does not simply cause black eyes to their face and lacerations to their arm. A car running over and killing somebody would cause femur damage injuries to the torso etc. Any doctor would attest to this that has seen thousands of car injuries. What's more, you can look up Melanie Little attorney and the interview with the police dog trainer and K9 expert who has trained both police & protection dogs to bite. When dogs bite they don't merely leave puncture wounds, if they actually attack, they will rip and tear flesh leaving what look like tearing and stab wounds. I have seen tons of dog bites in my years working with dogs and the injuries on his arm are absolutely consistent with a dog attack & what the police dog trainer says. Unless that car grew some canines, the dog was involved in John's death in addition to humans. What is most likely is that he got into a brawl while in the home in the basement and the dog got in the action and then they took John out in the cold to let him die. I'm not sure if they intended to kill him, I think the fight got out of hand and they took it too far. What's more, at the initial investigation no pieces of a tail light were found and there IS video evidence of when Karen actually broke her tail light and it was not at the Albert's home. What was found was a wine glass by him.. this is clear evidence that he was in the home drinking even though all the McCabe's and Alberts who are thick as thieves claim he never entered the home. Oh, and Matt McCabe text albert, tell them that that man never went in the home. That man? I thought that man was their friend. And Albert replied, exactly. They were getting their stories straight .there's actually a lot more evidence and someone came forward saying that John did get into a fight in the home with Albert, Colin, Higgins & the dog got involved too, but when the defense asked him for a sworn statement he got scared and said he couldn't do it because he was too afraid of retribution from his fellow police officers. In addition, there was a plow driver that morning that actually saw John's body. When he reported this to his boss and asked about The pedestrian that was down on that road, the boss said you did not see anything and if you say anything about it again you won't have a job with me. That's how much this town protected those cops.
@@brandybiscoff9685are you part of the McAlbert's clan because nobody believes you guys and you guys are disgusting vile monsters
She’s innocent
After this opening, I am inclined to agree!!!
@@WILMA_ lol do you mind letting us common mortals look at the evidences first or should we cancel the trial after the opening because youre already sold before it even begin?
I believe so🤔
I rarely am pro defense but I'm PRO Defense here
Everything this Defense attorney is saying makes perfect sense.
What I’m still blown away about. That blue line is serious and why would his brothers in blue protect a murderer?
Same here! Poor officer John O'Keefe is absolutely rolling in his grave knowing that his love Karen Reed is on trial for his murder when those horrible Mac Alberts murdered him. The evidence against them is absolutely damning I don't even know if you know it all it's so much to recount right here but it is damning
This was a perfect opening. Prosecutor's opening was terrible.
Wow! Such a powerful opening statement. Sir, JOB. WELL. DONE.
I live in Amherst, MA, and have witnessed the police setting up a person and framing her for a crime she did not commit. It is completely terrifying. I hope the police will be fully exposed. It will certainly leave me with a sense of justice.
This poor lady. I can’t imagine living a nightmare like this
I wonder if she will be able to sue them.
Add to this opening statement and what MP did - was the fact that he and another male PO strip searched her! They didn’t /wouldn’t wait for a female officer and afford her that liberty. They sat and strip searched her continuing the shame. Disgusting 🐷s should be fired
Bravo Mr Yannetti! Bravo! Justice is coming. The defense is going to do to the Common Wealth what those scumbags did to Officer John O’Keefe, “ metaphorically, speaking “ and we are here for it! Justice is coming!
David Yannetti rocks x
If this were a football game, the Defense wins 70-0.
Definitely a Police "brother" cover up 😢
I have never been as invested in an investigation as I have for this situation. The blatant corruption in this case is earth shattering. I’ve never seen so many people who believe they are above the law, the list is endless.
I've heard hundreds of opening arguments and this my friends is one of the best Ive ever heard. This man planted what I call seeds of doubt in the juries minds and warned them of what shenanigans the prosecutors/investigators will try to pull on them. Above all, he said he brought receipts. I haven't heard the states opening but I doubt it was as good as this
I'd rather have a root canal done than hear the state's opening statements again. 😂
@@tinawoodell4734 That bad huh?
Amazing to watch. Michael Proctor should be fired!! I hope his Karma comes
This is the dumbest trial I have ever watched! Like watching paint dry!!! She was set up!!
I agree Karen was set up. I don't think this trial will be boring though.
Yinetti is a G!!!
Yeah the defenses opening argument is day and night compared to the states opening. Fantastic opening from the defense
Clear and concise statement. Bravo! I'd definitely want this attorney by my side.
I had the darndest time trying to listen to the state. Had to rewind multiple times because I got distracted by watching paint dry...
Defense is on fire! That was an amazing opening statement. It helps when the evidence backs your claim, unlike the prosecution.
As troubling as I find this case to be but to hear about them getting rid of the family dog Chloe speaks volumes to me about who these people really are! Scoundrel despicable criminals!
Only 10 minutes in and not knowing very much about the case, this opening is pretty convincing. Going to be a very interesting trial to watch.
This is how an opening statement should be! Bravo! Plus it doesn’t help that his client is innocent.
this opening statement was fantastic
I know that cover-ups do occur. I come from a lot of LEOs in my family. I've attended many social events involving LEO family and non family members who talk "shop" every time there is a get-together.
I've heard stories where conversations involving stealing 😮 planting evidence does happen. Although my family werent involved in the cover-ups, they were aware of fellow officers who were involved.
So, i dont have any issues believing a cover up happend in this case as long as theres enough facts that reveal this accusation..
Yes, cops have been caught stealing or even planting drugs but I guarantee your family have never told you a story about their coworkers setting up an innocent person for murder to protect the real killer and everyone staying silent while the innocent person gets tried for murder.
This started out as a drunk driving hit and run.
If the injuries on his arm come from the car, why tgey haven't found any blood on the car? Head injuries bleed profusely. Where is all the blood?
Leaked out into the lawn and washed away by snow
@@06mrselfdestructwould have thought there would have been red snow
In the home. It was said the carpet had been removed before the Albert’s sold the home.
Wow he knocked that opening out of the park. TV show quality opening.
If I didn't know better I'd swear Chad Daybell was the lead prosecutor here. Snore fest😬 Defense came out swinging but he almost threw too much at us all at once. Someone without prior knowledge might have been overwhelmed by the gazillion flaws in state's prosecution. But still...he did not disappoint!
It is crazy the difference between tween the opening statements!!! The states didn’t make any sense lol… and he was so boring 😂 .
Never looked in the home for the officers other shoe either!
The other shoe was found by an agency called SERT.
@@crazycatladyinc9191where?
That google search for how long to die in cold supercedes everything BECAUSE there is expert testimony regarding time stamps coming soon.
All those cops need to lose thwir pension, especially this Proctor character! Who knows how many cases hes lied about
It sounds like the State's case stinks like a sewer and has more holes than Swiss cheese. This should be interesting. If this impressive defence lawyer can prove all he says, some heads should roll and perhaps even with charges laid against those involved in framing Ms. Read.
When she gets off they will not reopen the case and they will say there are no further suspects to investigate.
Of course, they will! They will cover up a brother in blues murder to protect a murderer!
Sadly agree.
Excellent opening statement
Without hearing the prosecution case she's innocent in my book
When you compare this to the state’s horrendous opening statements, you’re ready to find Not Guilty.
Even if she gets off, none of the officers involved will face repercussions for their ineptitude. At minimum they fumbled the investigation and at the max they murdered a man. Karen will get off and I’m not mad about it.
I also wouldn’t be mad about Karen being found not guilty. However I do feel very mad that the true murderers will not be brought to justice and the victim’s family will not get the closure they need.
They did more than that they lied.about an investigation.
So opening statements obviously aren't evidence, but I suspect this attorney isn't simply talking smack and is going to present/elicit everything he stated through the witnesses' testimony and other evidence. Too much doubt in this case to convict her just from what I know already, so I'm calling it now: Not guilty.
Great job on your opening, sir.
That’s true. But it’s not a good idea to make all these statements and not produce the evidence to support it. Jurors will be looking for the Defense to produce evidence to support his words.
@@lisajeter9511 Like I said, I'm sure he intends to prove the statements that he made and connect the dots through the witnesses and evidence. He is a seasoned attorney and knows what he's doing.
How did this get to trial???!!! So much reasonable doubt its insane.
That was excellent! 👍
Everyone that didn’t report it should charged. The cops should be fired and not allowed to work in that field again as well as serve time.
Epic opening statement. Perfect.
This is a very good opening statement. I hope she is acquitted.
What’s a Prime drink doing in that Courtroom?
….free advertisement right there!
Damn, that’s as powerful an opening statement as you will ever see. No chance of a conviction in this case.
Excellent job Counselor!
Boston Strong
Dang now I have to keep up with the Chad Daybell case and this one! This is gonna be a doozie!!
Based on the evidence publicly presented, I have no idea if she actually did it, let alone acted with intent. Keeping an open mind.
Same. Innocent Until Proven Guilty.
My biggest question with this case is the lack of damage to the body below the waist if he was hit by the car... A Lexus is a big chunky vehicle yet his wounds are mainly head and deep what looks like claw marks on arms
Also the people leaving the party should of seen his body on the lawn when they left in early hours.. and if what others who have followed this case have said is true he was dropped off on the drive right over other side of front yard.. yet was found on grass
so lots of confusing pieces in this case but a great opening by the defence
I think Karen is innocent at this point. I wish court tv would change their commercials! I seen the same ones over and over and over again. Please change them!!! Especially Darrell brooks and Aaron fucci. Please
People driving by the courthouse beeping 😂
That google search convinced me that she’s innocent
I don’t know much thing about this case I wanted to keep an open mind and pretend I’m on the jury and right now the defense opening statement was so much better than the state. The state was just everywhere I didn’t know who was who. The defense made a perfect story line
Great opening! The facts will come out! Listen & Watch as the prosecution lies and try’s to frame Karen Reed. I’m sure they willl stumble.
None of you have even seen the evidence yet
Framed my ass. 2 sentences in and I don’t need to hear anything else. 😆
How Would Everything line up to Frame her. Police knows how to get rid of a body Certainly not on their own front yard.She said she hit him then tried to change her story.
I'm buying it!
Lots of reasonable doubts 😢
Justice ⚖️ for his family
Entitlement it’s a very contagious disease a very dangerous one.
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Criss Jami”
It's over for the prosecution.
I think this opening will be taught in law school!
Sounds like she maybe was innocent
the police failed to do a thorough investigation. shame.
Excellent well done hope justice is served and the real culprits are prosecuted
Oh my God I love the way he just said ridiculous 3 months before John died I lost my boyfriend Tommy so when I saw the video of her backing up in the driveway I felt her pain come to find her boyfriend's out on a lawn does whole case never made sense to me and I think the Commonwealth after what I've seen the last few witnesses should be ashamed of themselves I'm Rachel from New Jersey and I stand with Karen Reed
Epic 💕
Hope Karen will sue their asses after this. Thank Gos she has money for all investigations and great lawyers. Imagine if she was broke. She would be in jail 100%. This is so scary that people can actually in front of the law frame you for something you didn’t do. So scary
All prosecution parties including the judge should be investigated and sued into oblivion...lose everything...including their freedom. Pre-trial conduct by the judge and prosecution was ridiculous. This case should never been brought...however, a real investigation should have been done. And that is why Karen Read was framed. The perfect scapegoat so investigation wouldn't look at the most obvious suspects. Disgusting behavior. The Massachusetts legal community should be embarrassed and horrified by this. But sham trials are becoming pretty popular these days. Yannetti and Jackson are going to expose the truth for this jury.
There is PLENTY of reasonable doubt here. That's all you need.
I agree some one will tell her,, hope!!
Innocent. Police cover up
I agree
How is this a trial? Once the justice system was turned into a political weapon, it became broken at every level. You will see more and more of these disgusting cases which is actually heartbreaking
Here we go 🍿 let's do this
She’s innocent🥰
I’m convinced Karen was framed
Free Karen Read!
Whats wrong did the Dugals leave
Someone please tell me how to submit a ticket
hos long to die in cold. Jennifer McCabe 2:27 am on 1/29
He summed it up and gave us a review.
Collecting forensic evidence in Red Solo cups is unreal. Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be losing this case.
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Sure a bunch of cops beat their own friend to death on their front lawn with no neighbors hearing anything. Y'all are not thinking straight. The drunk jealous Karen mowed down her boyfriend who she was always fighting with and accusing of cheating. Occam's Razor. Defense attorneys always blame shotty investigations when they don't have anything else. I would say maybe it was an accident but that evidence of her driving in reverse for 60 ft at 24 mph is damning! And also being on camera drunkenly hitting another car!
case was handled bad and there is damning evidence against karen and the people in the house. I think the police didnt do a proper thorough investigation which brings doubt to karen being the killer.
lol nobody says the murder happened on the lawn. You don’t get dead from a car and only a taillight gets broken
the courtroom must be small, the victims sitting so close to defendant 😳
Anyone else notice the older gentleman in the red, white, and blue windbreaker behind the attorney? He has been sleeping on and off the entire time. 😂
Absurd accusations from defense and the Albert's should sue the defense lawyers for slander.Karen Read is guilty. The evidence is plain and simple.