Defense attorney Martin Weinberg described the legal situation as 'a bit of a legal wilderness,' highlighting the complexities surrounding the case.

The case has garnered significant media attention and public protests, emphasizing issues of corruption related to the death of Officer O'Keefe.

During the hearings, Norfolk Assistant District Attorney Caleb Schillinger argued that jury notes did not indicate any agreement on charges, asserting that tentative agreements do not count as acquittals.

Judge Beverly Cannone has yet to rule on whether Read's attorneys acted improperly in their dealings with expert witnesses, as concerns about their conduct have been raised.

The week includes multiple hearings, with a Norfolk Superior Court hearing on Tuesday, a federal court hearing on Wednesday, and additional hearings later in the week.

Karen Read, accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe by running him over with her SUV in January 2022, is challenging the state court's decision to allow her retrial for second-degree murder.

They also claim that prosecutors misled the jury with altered video footage during the first trial, violating Read's right to due process.

Her appeal is being heard in Boston Federal Court on March 5, 2025, following a mistrial declared in July 2024 when jurors deadlocked, raising questions about double jeopardy.

Read's defense argues that the Commonwealth's alleged misconduct, including suppression of evidence, has severely prejudiced her case, which the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office disputes.

The defense filed a substantial motion to dismiss the case, citing 'extraordinary governmental misconduct' and alleging that critical surveillance video has been withheld and manipulated.

In response, prosecutors have requested sanctions against the defense team, including a gag order, due to their violation of a protective order.

Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan announced that a federal investigation into the handling of Read's case has concluded with no charges or arrests made, stating, 'It is closed. It is over.'