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54:17Now PlayingKaren Read's legal team is on the offensive.
A stunning new filing accuses the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department of allowing a culture of corruption, bias, and misconduct to flourish inside their ranks. The filing includes newly revealed text messages tied to former State Trooper Michael Proctor and Canton Sgt. Sean Goode — who resigned just one day before the complaint was filed.
Billy breaks down the latest developments in the Karen Read case, including the newly released texts, the allegations against law enforcement leadership, and why Read's legal team believes the scandal goes far beyond a handful of bad actors.
Plus:
• New reaction to Blake Lively's legal fight with Justin Baldoni after the architect of California's controversial survivor-protection law speaks out.
• The Rebecca Grossman civil verdict delivers $176 million to the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander.
• Mackenzie Shirilla's parents revisit the defense theories behind one of America's most controversial crash cases.
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