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Day 20 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 21, 2025. Involving court delays, individual jurors questioned at sidebar, and a shift in witness order. Judge Cannone addressed the jury when they came back from the inquiry and asked them if they refrained from doing research or independent investigations. She noted that she had already asked them about discussing the case with anyone or seeing, hearing or reading information about the case. Their seats were rearranged and the court day moved forward.

Dr. Aizik Wolf, a neuro brain surgeon, testified about the injuries to John O'Keefe's head, stating they were consistent with a fall backward. The doctor also clarified that other facial lacerations would not have been caused by this type of fall.

Scientific evidence from Christina Hanley, a Trace Analyst, a state crime lab, analyzed the glass and plastic fragments. She linked clear and red plastic pieces from John O'Keefe's clothing to the tail light housing. Defense Attorney, Alan Jackson, presented a demonstrative exhibit showing which evidence items matched and which didn't. The ones that didn't match were collected by Trooper Michael Proctor.

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THE DOCKET
0:00 Road So Far
0:29 Judge Says An Issue Has Come Up And Needs To Talk To All Jurors Individually
1:04 Judge Cannone Addresses the Jury After Sidebar
1:41 Falling Backwards
4:13 Dr. Wolf Thinks It Took Time for John O'Keefe to Die
5:37 Lunch Summary
13:01 Judge Cannone Dismisses the Jurors for the Long Weekend
13:51 End of Day Summary

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