Judge denies special prosecutor’s request for phone records from Karen Read’s parents

DEDHAM, Mass. — In a Friday development in the Karen Read murder case, Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone has denied special prosecutor Hank Brennan’s request for phone records from Karen Read’s parents.

Judge Cannoe denied that request, stating “Despite the derailed arguments articulated in the supporting memorandum and an oral argument, the affidavit in support of the motion is insufficient on its face and fails to meet the requirements of Lampron and Mass. R. Crim. P. 13 (a)(2).”

This comes after the case returned to court earlier this week when the prosecution and defense presented several motions in preparation for Read’s retrial.

One of the arguments Brennan presented to Cannone was his request to view Read’s parents, William and Janet, phone records. Brennan has stated the importance of what the phone records possess.

In a court filing, prosecutors argued that “Janet Read’s phone records must be made available to use as potential impeachment evidence depending on the testimony of William Read.”

Read’s defense has already called this a “fishing expedition” and “an inappropriate attempt to invade privacy.”

Judge Cannone has slated Read’s retrial for January 2025.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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