Legal Showdown: Alessi Grills Forensics Expert in Karen Read Trial

The Karen Read trial took another dramatic turn today as defense attorney Robert Alessi engaged in a sharp cross-examination of a digital forensics expert. The expert testified about the process of extracting data from the defendant's vehicle. Alessi focused on the timing of a software update by the data analysis firm Berla, questioning whether this update affected the integrity of the evidence. "So my question is, did or did not Berla, at the time of the initial chip off by Miss Gaffney, provide the technical support to address the information contained on the micro SD card?" Alessi asked. The expert's responses revealed complexities in the data acquisition process, highlighting the importance of precise timing and software integrity in digital forensics. The trial continues, and the implications of this exchange remain to be seen.