Defense in Karen Read's murder trial argues jury box placement violates constitutional right to confront witnesses face-to-face due to poor sight lines.

Defense attorneys in Karen Read's murder trial argue that the jury box placement at the Norfolk Superior Court violates her constitutional right to confront witnesses face-to-face due to poor sight lines. The defense has offered an alternative seating arrangement and is awaiting the judge's decision on how to proceed, as the current arrangement prevents some jurors from seeing witnesses clearly.

April 19, 2024
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