'Cannon' test boosts Karen Read’s defense, showing taillight damage consistent with thrown bar glass / Fox News
In the contentious murder retrial of Karen Read, new defense arguments have emerged. Experts presented test results supporting a claim that damage to a victim’s vehicle was consistent with a thrown object, while Read denies witnessing any confrontation between her deceased boyfriend and an ATF agent. These contrasting narratives add further complexity to the case.
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