DEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – An alternate juror from Karen Learn’s first trial has joined her authorized workforce.
A courtroom supply confirmed Victoria B. George, Esq. was added Wednesday to Learn’s protection workforce forward of subsequent week’s retrial.
As an alternate juror, George didn’t take part in deliberations final summer time. Nonetheless, George went by way of the jury choice course of herself and heard the entire testimony, so she might be instrumental within the upcoming jury choice course of for Learn’s retrial.
Choose Beverly Cannone is finalizing the jury questionnaire, which incorporates inquiries about whether or not potential jurors usually belief police of their investigations, in addition to whether or not there may be something about crash reconstruction testimony that may make it tough to be honest and neutral.
Learn is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in 2022. Prosecutors say she hit him along with her SUV and left him to die within the snow exterior a Canton residence. Learn’s legal professionals say she is being framed.
Jury choice is ready to start on Tuesday, with lots of of individuals within the jury pool.
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