One year after her acquittal, Karen Read is back in court—this time as the plaintiff.

In this special update episode, we break down the explosive civil lawsuit Karen Read has filed against the Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton. The complaint alleges misconduct, bias, and institutional failures that Read claims contributed to her prosecution in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

We examine the text messages at the center of the lawsuit, the responses from law enforcement agencies, Karen Read's appearance on the Today Show, and the growing web of civil litigation surrounding the case—including the wrongful death lawsuit filed by O'Keefe's family and the ongoing legal battles involving witnesses from the criminal trial.

What happens next, and what could discovery reveal?

All allegations discussed in this episode are claims made in court filings and have not been proven in court.

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When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her.

Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial.

Then, on October 8, 2024, everything came to a head.

What followed was a frantic search, a pursuit through rural Lonoke County, and a confrontation that left Fosler dead.

Authorities charged Aaron Spencer with murder. Supporters rallied behind him, arguing he was a father trying to protect his child. Prosecutors alleged he crossed a line and took justice into his own hands.

In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the allegations against Fosler, the events leading up to that night, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the legal battle that followed.

Where is the line between protection and vigilantism? And what happens when a family believes the justice system has failed them?

Listen as we unravel one of Arkansas's most controversial cases.

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Everyone saw Jack Ruby pull the trigger. But what was happening inside his mind in the moments before he killed Lee Harvey Oswald? From claims of psychomotor epilepsy to suspicions of larger conspiracies, the defense attempts to explain one of the most shocking moments in American history.

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After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, the world searched for answers until Jack Ruby stepped out of a crowded police basement and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live television. Was he a grieving patriot overcome with emotion or a man who deliberately silenced the accused assassin before he could stand trial?

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Years after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh shocked the nation, the legal system is once again under the microscope. With allegations of outside influence and misconduct threatening the integrity of the verdict, the possibility of a retrial could change everything.

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The downfall of Alex Murdaugh shocked the nation when a powerful attorney from one of South Carolina’s most influential legal dynasties was accused of murdering his wife and son. Explore the prosecution’s theory, the defense’s fight for reasonable doubt, and the key moments that led jurors to a guilty verdict in one of the country’s most high-profile trials.

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Go beyond the courtroom with exclusive interviews featuring Jamie Snow and a key advocate fighting for his release. As new evidence and overlooked details emerge, the curtain is pulled back on a conviction that may not be as solid as it once seemed.

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The case against Jamie Snow hinges on witness testimony, but what if those stories don’t hold up? With no DNA, no weapon, and conflicting testimonies, the question becomes: was this a conviction based on truth or on a carefully constructed narrative? The defense argues that when you strip away unreliable testimony, what’s left may not be enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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