Week two of the Karen Read retrial brought a wave of emotional testimony, conflicting timelines, and serious questions about the integrity of the investigation. From Jennifer McCabe’s shaky memory and a suspicious Google search to angry voicemails, flirtatious texts, and taillight fragments found after the snow melted, this case only gets more complicated. And when the lead investigator turns out to be a disgraced trooper with ties to the victim’s inner circle, it’s no wonder the jury - and the public - are still very much on edge.
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