The Dog Bite Evidence That Changed Everything: How One Ruling Helped Free Karen Read

Описание: In one of the most pivotal, and misunderstood, moments of the Karen Read retrial, Judge Beverly Cannone issued an evidentiary ruling that quietly reshaped the entire case.

This video breaks down the explosive decision to exclude expert testimony on alleged “dog bite” marks on John O’Keefe’s arm under Daubert standards, labeling it unreliable forensic science. That ruling forced both sides to radically adjust their strategies and exposed just how fragile the prosecution’s case truly was.

We unpack:
Why the defense argued the arm injuries came from a German Shepherd inside the Albert home
Why prosecutors claimed the wounds were caused by taillight shards from Read’s SUV
How the judge’s ruling limited third-party culprit evidence
And how evidentiary gatekeeping, forensic uncertainty, and investigative bias ultimately contributed to acquittal on all counts

This deep dive walks through:
• The full factual background of John O’Keefe’s death
• The prosecution’s vehicular strike theory vs. the defense’s frame-job narrative
• Key forensic, digital, and witness evidence
• Jury instructions on malice, third-party culprit evidence, and consciousness of guilt
• Why circumstantial cases collapse when expert testimony fails scrutiny

More than a verdict, this case has lasting implications for:

Forensic evidence standards

Police-involved investigations

Trial strategy in high-profile cases

And how one evidentiary ruling can tip the scales of justice

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