Karen Read Retrial Features Juror Removal, Key Evidence

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, has focused on cellphone data analysis and the timing of a disputed Google search. Prosecutor Ian Whiffin testified that O'Keefe's iPhone data showed the phone never left the flagpole area where his body was found, challenging the defense's narrative that O'Keefe entered a nearby house. Whiffin also suggested that Jen McCabe's 'how long to die in cold' Google search may not have occurred exactly when logged, a contentious issue in the case. The Supreme Court has rejected Read's appeal to dismiss some charges, and the judge will decide on the admissibility of defense crash reconstruction expert testimony after hearing remaining witnesses. Additionally, a juror was excused without a public explanation. The trial continues amid allegations of a cover-up and ongoing scrutiny of digital evidence.