Do you suppose Stevie Flemmi watched any of his old nemesis Hank Brennan’s latest courtroom humiliations at the Karen Read trial in Dedham last week?

“I don’t believe that’s consistent with the evidence and what occurred,” Rentschler replied. Rentschler was the final defense witness, just as he was during Read’s first trial last summer. After he left the stand, Jackson announced Read’s defense would rest its case subject to a final ruling on evidence.

Jurors in the Karen Read trial are deliberating today as the judge rejected a motion by the defense to change the verdict slip.

Biomechanical engineer testifies injuries inconsistent with taillight impact in Karen Read murder case, after judge interrupts his birthday message.