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Read’s second trial, which begins with jury selection Tuesday, may not go nearly as long, legal experts say.
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Seven jurors are in place as jury selection continued Thursday in Dedham, Massachusetts, in Karen Read's murder trial.
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Jury selection for Karen Read's murder retrial continues in Massachusetts, with 10 jurors seated so far.
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Day 3 of jury selection in Karen Read murder case
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