Attorneys argue to postpone start of Karen Read's 2nd trial

Norfolk DA Michael Morrissey draws protesters after Karen Read returns to court Wednesday
Among the pending motions is a joint request from prosecutors and the defense to push the retrial back to April.
Karen Read murder trial sticking with January start date for now
The new attorney appointed to prosecute Karen Read made his courtroom debut in a decidedly swift motions hearing Wednesday in which both sides argued a medley of trial-prep issues. It was the first time the case has met at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham since defense attorneys argued in August that two of the three charges against Read — including the charge of second-degree murder — should
Attorneys argue to postpone start of Karen Read's second trial
During a hearing covering a flurry of recent motions in the Karen Read murder case, attorneys for both sides argued in favor of delaying the start of the second trial to April 1.
Karen Read returns to court Wednesday as prosecutors, defense plan for retrial
Karen Read will return to Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham Wednesday morning for a motion hearing as prosecutors and defense attorneys continue ramping up preparations for her second trial. The Wednesday morning hearing is set for 10 a.
Live video: Karen Read in court as judge hears pre-retrial motions in her murder case
The woman accused in the murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend is slated to appear in court on Wednesday for a pre-retrial hearing.
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