by Elizabeth Ann | Jun 19, 2025 | Articles, Massachusetts vs. Karen Read, Trial Watch
The Only Thing Glowing Brighter Than That Taillight Is My Disbelief. Well, the first juror from the Karen Read trial has spoken—and I’m going to need a blood pressure cuff and a sarcasm detector. Because what we just heard wasn’t just a peek behind the jury room...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 27, 2025 | Articles, Justice & Reform, Trial Watch
The Law Does Not Require Absolute Certainty In every murder trial, the prosecution carries the burden of proof. But what does it really mean to “prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”? The answer is often misunderstood—by the public, by media pundits, and sometimes...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 4, 2025 | Articles, Justice & Reform
When someone is accused of a crime, the U.S. justice system operates on a powerful presumption: that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. But what does “proven guilty” really mean? At the heart of that question lies one of the most misunderstood concepts in...
by Elizabeth Ann | Apr 20, 2025 | Articles, Massachusetts vs. Karen Read, Trial Watch
What the Defense Says Really Happened the Night Officer John O’Keefe Died 🧩 The Big Picture: “There Was No Collision” In a striking and emotionally charged opening, defense attorney Alan Jackson delivered a bold thesis to the jury: “John O’Keefe did not die from being...
