Six-Week Delay in Evidence Revealed in Karen Read Trial

The Karen Read trial took another turn on May 16th, 2025, when Ashley Vallier, a witness from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, testified about a significant delay in evidence processing. Vallier's testimony, part of day 17 of the trial, revealed that crucial evidence remained unprocessed for six weeks. "You did not have custody of this clothing from January 29th of 2022 to March 14th of 2022," the prosecution stated, to which Vallier replied, "Correct." This delay raises questions about the handling of evidence and its potential impact on the trial's outcome. The half-day court session concluded with further questions regarding the chain of custody for the evidence. The ongoing trial continues to attract significant public interest.