Eric Rosen Featured on “NewsNation” discussing the Karen Read Re-Trial

Dynamis LLP attorney Eric Rosen was recently featured on NewsNation discussing the Karen Read trial.

As discussed in the article, the retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe by hitting him with her car in 2022, started last week. Prosecutors are using media interviews she gave after her first trial, which ended in a hung jury, against her. Read has spoken about her case in interviews with outlets like Vanity Fair and “Dateline. ” Special prosecutor Hank Brennan highlighted one of these interviews during opening statements, where Read expressed uncertainty about whether she hit O’Keefe.

Brennan has provided over 40 video and audio clips to the defense that might be used to show inconsistencies in Read’s statements. She is facing retrial after her original trial ended without a verdict. Read is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence, and leaving the scene of the incident.

In the article, defense attorney Eric Rosen noted that, despite the intention to share one's story, it can provide prosecutors with extra evidence that could harm a defendant's case. He emphasized that once statements are public, they can be used against you, regardless of their accuracy.