Karen Read seeks dismissal of murder case over alleged prosecutorial misconduct

Karen Read's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss her murder charges, alleging 'extraordinary governmental misconduct' by the prosecution. The motion claims that prosecutors withheld critical exculpatory evidence and manipulated video footage, thus violating Read's constitutional right to a fair trial. Key issues include missing surveillance footage from the Canton Police Department's sallyport and altered videos shown to the jury during the first trial. The defense argues that the omitted footage could demonstrate that Read's taillight was not damaged when her vehicle arrived at the police station, which is central to the prosecution's case. The defense further claims that important witness testimony was not disclosed in a timely manner, impacting Read's ability to challenge inconsistencies. Due to these alleged violations, Read's lawyers assert that dismissal of the case with prejudice is the only viable remedy.