Karen Read Trial: Full Commonwealth Closing Argument Recap + Commentary
In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hank Brennan’s full closing argument in the Karen Read trial—and y’all, it’s a ride.
From “she was drunk so she must’ve done it” to “she didn’t mean to hit him… but maybe she was enraged and wanted the last word,” Brennan makes some bold claims—and we’re analyzing every twist. We’ll walk through the key contradictions, the missing proof points, and the prosecutor’s surprising strategy that left many wondering if he accidentally made the defense’s case.
We’re talking:
Brennan’s boulder-off-a-bridge analogy 👀
The “I hit him” vs “Did I hit him?” statements
Why Jen McCabe suddenly became the villain
The taillight evidence he didn’t trust… but wants the jury to
And a whole lot of “we don’t know” from the Commonwealth’s side
Let’s be honest—did Hank Brennan just crash his own case?
🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think.
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In this bonus episode, Tyrella breaks down the entire defense closing argument from this morning in the Karen Read trial. Defense attorney Alan Jackson pulled no punches — calling out the lack of hard evidence, inconsistencies in the investigation, and what the defense claims is a rush to judgment.
You’ll hear:
The full audio of the defense's closing argument
Key arguments and standout moments
My thoughts and commentary as the jury prepares to deliberate
What it all means for the future of this case
Whether you’ve been following the trial daily or just checking in now, this bonus episode gives you everything you need to know about the defense’s final push for reasonable doubt.
💬 Let us know what you think — did the defense raise enough doubt? Was the investigation flawed from the beginning?
Thanks for listening and, as always... stay safe, stay curious, and ask yourself WWHD — What Would Harriet Do?
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