Cross-examination of crash expert Judson Welcher in Karen Read trial.
Testimony from crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher continued for a second day in the Karen Read trial at Norfolk Superior Court. The prosecution is nearing the conclusion of its case, with Welcher expected to be the last witness before they rest. The trial involves Read, who is accused of hitting and killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with an SUV and leaving him outside a home where they were allegedly fighting. The defense argues she is being framed. Details emerged of a tense exchange during questioning regarding the possibility of unusual scenarios, such as the vehicle being shot into space. Alessi, the defense attorney, also questioned the force needed to break a bone in O'Keefe's hand, focusing on different aspects of the expert's analysis and reports. The trial schedule included a ruling allowing testimony on whether a collision occurred, limitations on the expert's inferences, and detailed examination of data and testing methodology. The trial will resume Thursday, and a half-day session is planned to accommodate a juror appointment.
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