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Karen Read's total defense cost... Over 5 million
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:17 pm
Jumped down that rabbit hole last night and watched the 5 part doc "A Body In The Snow" on YouTube. Well that doc only went through the first trial, which was a hung jury. They did the whole circus all over again this year and she was found not guilty of Second Degree Murder only guilty of basically a DUI.
So I Googled how much she spent on these high dollar lawyers, and was blown away. Her legal fees for the two trials and her bond, were over 5 million dollars. She had to sale her home and use all of her life's savings.
My question is this, if you're found not guilty, should the state be forced to reimburse your legal fees??
I say yes.
So I Googled how much she spent on these high dollar lawyers, and was blown away. Her legal fees for the two trials and her bond, were over 5 million dollars. She had to sale her home and use all of her life's savings.
My question is this, if you're found not guilty, should the state be forced to reimburse your legal fees??
I say yes.
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Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:19 pm to SuperFlyTiger
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My question is this, if you're found not guilty, should the state be forced to reimburse your legal fees?? I say yes.
No
The state provides you one for free
Not forced to pay 5 million
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:21 pm to SuperFlyTiger
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My question is this, if you're found not guilty, should the state be forced to reimburse your legal fees??
Not automatically but the defendant can sue if they think there were issues with prosecution or investigation.
On the second part in the Karen Read case you may not have to wait much longer to see what the Read team is going to do.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:22 pm to Cosmo
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No The state provides you one for free
Would Karen have qualified for a public defender?
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:23 pm to civiltiger07
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Would Karen have qualified for a public defender?
Yeah sure
Pretty sure even if you are rich you can opt for a public defender
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:23 pm to Cosmo
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No
The state provides you one for free
Not forced to pay 5 million
A court appointed lawyer?? Are you serious?? First, it's only free if you can't afford an attorney. She obviously could. The state has unlimited resources to hire experts and such. It's not a fair playing field.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:25 pm to Cosmo
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No The state provides you one for free Not forced to pay 5 million
In theory, yes, but we’ve created this police and bureaucratic state that are you willing to bet your life on a public defender? The whole system is bullshite tbh
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:26 pm to Cosmo
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Pretty sure even if you are rich you can opt for a public defender
Did I quick search:
No, not everyone qualifies for a public defender; you must demonstrate that you cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Eligibility is typically based on your income, family size, and any debts you may have.
Thinking about it the Miranda rights stat, “if you cannot afford an attorney one will be provided”.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:29 pm to Cosmo
quote:wrong.
Yeah sure Pretty sure even if you are rich you can opt for a public defender
You have to prove you’re indigent for a public pretended like Slopes to take your case pro Bono
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:40 pm to civiltiger07
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On the second part in the Karen Read case you may not have to wait much longer to see what the Read team is going to do.
I’ve been kerning since the trial ended. They are going for the jugular and I can’t wait.
Morrissey and Canton PD are in deep do do
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