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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 1H 29M

Karen Read & Defense Team Head Back to Court to Argue Dismissal of Case

from Karen Read: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Karen Read case dismissal hearing brings both sides back to court as the defense argues that charges should be thrown out in one of the most closely followed cases in true crime news. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the latest Karen Read case dismissal arguments, the defense's legal strategy, the prosecution's response, and what the judge's decision could mean for the future of the case. The Karen Read case dismissal request could prove to be a pivotal moment as the legal battle continues. Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and the #BestGuests in true crime as they analyze the latest courtroom proceedings, pretrial motions, and the legal standards for dismissing criminal charges. Our expert panel discusses the evidence, the defense's claims, and whether the court is likely to grant or deny the motion. We also examine how today's hearing could shape the next phase of the prosecution and what both sides must prove moving forward. If you're following every development in the Karen Read case, this episode delivers a direct, conversational, and concise breakdown of the latest hearing and its legal significance. Stay informed with expert analysis, compelling real crime stories, inspiring survivor stories, updates from true crime news, discussions of notable cold cases, and trusted reporting from the STS podcast.Key Points from the Episode: Breakdown of the Karen Read case dismissal hearing Defense arguments for dismissing the case Prosecution's response to the motion Expert legal analysis of the courtroom proceedings Review of key evidence and pretrial motions What the judge's ruling could mean for the case What happens next if the motion is granted or denied IT'S HERE: STS HARDCOVER BOOK SIGNED COPIES FROM JOEL AND KARM: https://premierecollectibles.com/waldman STS Book on Audible: Https://www.audible.com/pd/Surviving-... STS Book on Amazon: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving... STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ STS Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ #STSNation,  Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…  A juror in the Karen Read murder trial recently reached out to defense attorney David Yannetti to clarify to him that the jury didn’t think Read knew she hit her Boston police officer boyfriend and that they found her not guilty of two of three indictments.  A new filing in Norfolk Superior Court on Monday indicated the jury determined that even if Read hit John O’Keefe with her Lexus SUV, she did not realize that she did.  In a prior affidavit, Yannetti quoted an unsolicited text message from “Juror B” that read, “No one thought she hit him on purpose or even thought she hit him on purpose.”  Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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