Judge denies defense motion for mistrial
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Judge Beverly Cannone is sticking to her ruling, limiting the testimony of the former chief medical examiner of Rhode Island.
Laposata identified the same coup-contrecoup head injury patterns as Dr. Aizik L. Wolf, a neurosurgeon and prosecution expert. However, Wolf testified O’Keefe’s head injuries would not require a fall onto a ridged surface.
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Jurors heard from a trio of witnesses on Monday, including an accident reconstruction expert and a medical examiner hired by the defense. The medical examiner resumes her testimony under direct examination Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday marks Day 30 of witness testimony in Read’s second trial. Attorneys are expected to argue motions, including what the defense’s next ARCCA witness will be allowed to testify before Dr. Elizabeth Laposata returns to the stand.
Karen Read's defense presents expert testimony that Officer O'Keefe's fatal injuries resulted from falling backward, with facial wounds caused by a separate impact.
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