Will Karen Read's Jury Be Heard After Claims Of Voting 'Not-Guilty' On Two Charges?

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In the podcast "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer discusses the Karen Read trial and the implications of a mistrial declared by the judge. Coffindaffer clarifies that the mistrial does not constitute double jeopardy since no official verdict was rendered. Jurors had reportedly found Karen Read innocent on counts one and three but were deadlocked on count two (manslaughter). Coffindaffer explains that without an official jury verdict, the case remains open for retrial. She mentions the procedural issues, including the lack of polling the jury and the anonymity requested by jurors due to harassment concerns. The conversation also compares this case to the Alex Murdaugh case, emphasizing that without a signed verdict, the proceedings must continue from a clean slate. Coffindaffer concludes that the defense team is unlikely to reverse the mistrial decision.
**Main Points:**
- Karen Read's mistrial does not trigger double jeopardy as no official verdict was rendered.
- Jurors reportedly found Read innocent on counts one and three, deadlocked on count two.
- Procedural issues include lack of jury polling and jurors' request for anonymity due to harassment.
- Comparison with Alex Murdaugh case highlights the need for an official signed verdict.
- Defense team benefits from the mistrial as they start with a clean slate.
- The judge's efforts to obtain a verdict were unsuccessful, leading to the mistrial.
- Coffindaffer believes the mistrial decision is unlikely to be reversed.
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