Karen Read Wrongful Death Case: Emergency Motions About Proctor’s Deposition | Case Brief

Karen Read Wrongful Death Case: Emergency Motions About Proctor’s Deposition | Case Brief

July 16, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode discusses the court's decision regarding the emergency motion in the Karen Read wrongful death case and the implications of privacy concerns surrounding depositions.

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Q6X5fgMQG2k  In the Karen Read wrongful death case, the court denied Read’s emergency motion to reconsider and vacate the stay on former State Trooper Michael Proctor's deposition. Although Read's counsel argued that the court's original stay was based on a mistaken timeline regarding a leaked June 8th social media post, the court shifted its focus to a June 25th post by "Turtleboy" containing private details of Proctor allegedly suffering a panic attack during his deposition. While Proctor's attorneys accused Read's team of harassing questioning and leaking information, Read's defense asserted the leak came from a public bystander or security camera. Ultimately, the judge upheld the discovery stay due to ongoing privacy concerns, rejected an unrequested "notice pleading" tracking the parties' failed negotiations, and proposed a strict protective order to prevent further dissemination of sensitive deposition materials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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