Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Part 4 of family history damage due to cult) Uploaded on 06/02/2025
All of the children removed from parental care went through h3ll. I am sure many have buried the abus3 and mistreatment under layers of new, perhaps manufactured, memories simply to survive. It may be that life partners and close friends who have never been in a cult are a necessity for those born-ins. Even never-ins have emotional wounds from life experiences, but at least are familiar with the reality of life. Thank you to Jenna for being so brave and kind to share these experiences with all of us. There are lessons to be learned valuable to anyone still within, never-in or emerging from the control of a cult.
Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Defense Expert Witness Matthew DiSogra) 06/02/2025
I am here to announce publicly that I should never be put into a trial as an expert witness, as a civilian witness or as anyone testifying to anything. I had watched the testimony of Mr. DiSogra multiple times on multiple YT channels. I had thought hmm, he looks familiar. Until this video I did not know why.๐ซข
Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Part 5 of family history damage due to cult) Uploaded on 06/03/2025
Those who have escaped the physical confines of this cult that masquerades as a benevolent entity promising only good things, still have emotional, perhaps even physical, scars. Essentially staying with your family can develop into staying within a toxic group therapy situation. In group therapy you do have the choice of moving away from this group possibly containing such archetypes as the bully, the gas-lighter, the narcissist, and the denialist. However being related to the members of such a "group" makes it so much harder to distance yourself. It is fine to "keep the door open", however; do not sit at that metaphorical door, waiting for those who may never appear. One's children, neighbors, new friends are those who can be the companions on this journey forward. I agree with Jenna Miscavige that these videos do teach, inform and maybe even give someone a clarity that is new and wonderful. Thank you for that kindness and generosity of spirit.
Posted to LVCopsTV (RE: Testimony of Officer Dever) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/03/2025
I agree with the other comments. A police officer with memory issues should be taken off all duties until a psychiatrist can certify said officer fit for duty. A police officer who lies under oath should be removed from LE permanently. Either way, this officer's next job should be in signing up with an employment agency to enter a less stressful career.
Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: In Court at Karen Read Trial-jury viewed) 06/06/2025
Sounds like Mr. Forman spotted several infamous confabulists regarding this case. As for the gruff, pugnacious, wildly rude LE, well welcome to the Commonwealth. Admittedly not all LE is like that, but they do seem to congregate at certain locations.๐
Posted to antphrodite (RE:Elon Musk removed from Trump's Inner Circle) Uploaded 06/06/2025
Well I was 180-degrees wrong. I had thought that Elon Musk was there to use Trump, gather whatever intel he could and then split knowing that Trump was untrustworthy. I suppose the whole twitter debacle should have been a clue as to the inner man that is Elon Musk. As for Trump being on Epstein's list, beyond those passenger manifests for a few plane trips and island parties I highly doubt that full list will ever be known, too many rich and powerful entities. I agree with ant, there was no benefit for Trump to align himself with Epstein. Now as for Trump's (adult) progeny well that would be another story...or reading?
Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Are Ex-Scientologists Dumb?) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/08/2025
Without hearing vocal tones or seeing emojis, it is hard to judge the motive of that question. Let's go with Occam's razor in that the question is simply coming from someone who has no experience with a cult. I would imagine (am a never-in) ex-Scientologists, especially those born-in, once out of a cult may have to learn how the real world works regarding relationships, jobs, schooling and even family. While having a learning disability and being in a cult are not mutually exclusive, the damage done to those in a cult is more emotional than intellectual. BTW I also look up words unfamiliar to me. A very kind and gifted teacher with whom I was lucky enough to have classes with, put me on that path. I am surprised that a cult would be that open to education. QUESTION: Was the available dictionary just a regular version sold anywhere or somehow "expurgated" and published by this cult?
Posted to Lawyer Lee (RE: Asking ChatGPT on marks on Officer O'Keefe's arm w/image only)6/7/25
ChatGPT has had its share of controversy. Early in this AI's existence a lawyer used ChatGPT for referencing cases that supported the defendant (might have been re: airline-related suit). I gather the AI got creative and referenced non-existing cases! However in this instance as only an image was used, I am inclined to accept this AI's "opinion" with a high degree of likelihood. I especially enjoyed that Lawyer Lee, thought to determine if ChatGPT had "bias". I am certainly not for AI replacing humans, however in this specific case of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read, I believe that ChatGPT could manage trial 2 with more appropriate judicial pronouncements, decisions and opinions...plus highly unlikely that ChatGPT would sigh or hyperventilate, no promises though on buffering. ๐
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Australian Psych says Blake was in love with Baldoni) 06/07/2025
I have learnt more about Blake Lively than I ever wanted to know. IMO (am not a mental health expert or anything more than an observer of celebrities), I disagree that she "fell in love with Baldoni". I think that Blake Lively has long used her appearance and connections (especially since she married Ryan Reynolds) to get control of a movie set. Her ideas, her opinions, even dialogue and scene direction was listened to more often than not. Does Blake regret her decisions regarding the lawsuit? Of that I have zero doubt. Blake Lively misread Baldoni's gentle treatment of trying to accede to her demands and bargaining, as weaknesses that she could control. She was drastically wrong. Everyone needs to put their egos under control, settle these cases, sign those NDAs and move on.
Posted to Observe (RE: Part 2 Karen Read Case - Brian Higgins Trial one) Uploaded 06/07/2025
I agree that KR is strong-minded, short-tempered and probably has a more than healthy-sized ego. None of that, as Observe says, leads to absolute certainty of guilt in this tragedy involving Officer John O'Keefe. The texts between KR and BH were silly, adolescent, unworthy of any adult. Any physicality between KR and BH would also show a lack of judgement, but also not inculpatory regarding Officer O'Keefe. Full disclosure, since April 2024, I have been following this case. My opinion is most likely obvious. However this trial has been made more complex, more difficult due to the questionable ethics of the Commonwealth's legal representatives matched with utter incompetence of LE and MST (Massachusetts State Troopers). For a working theory, Observe summed it up quite succinctly at the close of this video. As of this comment, this case is expected to go to jury deliberation by mid or late next week. No matter what the verdict is, IMO there will be little clarity and no closure for the family of Office John O'Keefe.
Posted to DutyRon (RE: Karen Read Case - ARCCA, Dr. Wolfe testifying) Uploaded to YT 06/06/2025
I watched Lawyer Lee's video on submitting an image to ChatGPT on her channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLKmzeSEQAk. It is VERY intriguing. My search with AI (Meta) showed me this statistic concerning Hank Brennan as a criminal defense attorney: "...he has represented 100s of defendants and won 100 of those cases...." Kind of meaningless without proper stats, and of course, verification. Even without verification, it does show that Mr. Brennan is successful (Boston office address is pricey), reasonably effective at his job and knows the law. So I have 2 questions: (1) why did this attorney take on such a weak case and (2) why are Brennan's crosses mostly so pitifully bad? This is SPECULATION only: perhaps Brennan's actual aim is to stall, drag out this trial as long as possible along with confusing the jury sufficient to produce a mistrial? There is a major election in the Commonwealth on November 3 2026. The office of DA of Norfolk County is only one of many highly important offices on that ballot.
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@virginia9620
This is a case from the day it hit the media the DA, wanted gone. What they all did after that is a epic. Sadly no movie producer or publisher would touch this case due to the number of lawsuits from those engaged but not charged. Canton is a town where everyone in power is related by great great grandparents or by the being friends. Dever's is related to Matt McCabe via a great grandparent. Canton is like the hillbilly old south with rules of it's own.
comment to virginia by @Lee-le2kp---->Judge BeverGe should be disbarred
MY COMMENT to Lee:
@Lee-le2kp I can suggest a slightly more painful punishment. Remove her from her judge ships (in criminal court and Massachusetts Supreme Court). Until she retires, age 70 is mandatory retirement age for judges in the Commonwealth, transfer her to small claims court. Small claims court is not usually administered by a judge. Small Claims Court is administered by a clerk-magistrate. As a result, Judge Beverly Cannone would have to change ALL her monogrammed letterhead. Believe me, this transfer would be far more painful than being disbarred (which is a hard thing to accomplish in most jurisdictions).
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Diddy's enablers) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/09/2025
This was a very informative convo.When Justin Bieber attended Diddy's parties I believe he was still in his teens (15-19 perhaps). There is a photo placing Leonardo DiCaprio at a Diddy party when Leo was 24 years old. Although I do believe DiCaprio had also attended at a younger age than 24. Diddy kept records, photos, audio and video recordings. Think Epstein scandal only with much MORE documentation. I am guessing by the time that either Bieber or DiCaprio realized what was really going on, they found themselves potential blackmail targets with the inevitable job losses. That is not an excuse, only an explanation for their silence. I would rather see Diddy's enforcers (aka bodyguards), financial partners, business managers, personal managers, even attorneys indicted and imprisoned. These enablers who were full grown adults benefiting financially from Diddy during these 2 decades of abus3s, threats and worse. Sure subpoena celebrities, social media fallout will be more impressionable on them than suspended sentences and financial fines.
Posted to Derek Carney (RE: Flossy McGogetta-Let's Talk About Spaces-ARCCA /Aperture)6/9'25
I listen to SO many legal channels for Karen Read info. However this channel and also Microdots (latest video as of this comment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKV9uoBjsj0 have taken commonsense, actual evidence and then mixed it with art to produce amazing material that can be absorbed at many levels. Thank you Derek Carney. BTW I downloaded and purchased the song "How Dare You" by Flossy McGogetta. It is on my "favs" list.
Posted to Jenna Miscaviage (RE: Trolls) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/08/2025
There are actual differing tribes of trolls. (1) THE COMMON TROLL - doesn't know you, doesn't care to know you, just likes validation of clicks and likes. (2) TROLL 2.0 - these creatures have learned to monetize their trolling by being outrageous liars, with clickbait thumbnails while throwing in a few tiny but accurate compliments to disarm you...never believe they mean anything good. (3) TROLL 3.0 is the most dangerous group. These entities are responsible for doxxing, swatting and stalking (usually online but for some of the more unhinged can actually make an appearance in the "real" world). Finally (4) TROLL 4.0 who can have some or all of the attributes of these other 3 troll groups.
Difficult, to say what to do as depends on the troll. For the least scary ones, you can make general short unemotional clarifying points on your channel. Never feed the trolls. This means that you do not speak aloud any personal names, no screen names, no channel names. Maybe keep a "Tacky* (*to make you smile) Troll Timetable" in case needed by law enforcement with all identifying characteristics, screen shots and meta data (aka time stamps) regarding the troll(s) that seem somewhat passionate. Keep the "TTT" in a back up format in a secure non-hackable location. Think of the "TTT" as a protective agent, you know like putting on mosquito spray to keep away those nasty bl00ds**k3rs๐
Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Why Nora Ames failed at YT) Uploaded 06/08/2025
Like other comments I saw her soar (she was so outspoken, so funny) then came the onset of her crash and burn period. Scientology does extensive damage to people, almost like a disease. Not everyone who becomes infected with an illness recovers. However there is that old expression, "where there is life, there is hope." Perhaps someday she will heal and recover. However until then she needs to retire to where there can be self-growth, education and of course a quarantine. 'cause this world is dark enough without making it worse for all of us seeking a virtual place to relax, to chat and even to learn.๐
Posted to Kjersti Flaa Talk (RE: Flaawsome talk Ep2 - The Beauty Scam) Uploaded to YT 06/05/2025
I hadn't noticed that certain celebrities (women AND men) are indeed appearing quite similar. It is very surreal to realize this. There was an old series called The Twilight Zone that did several episodes on the desire for beauty along with the inevitable side-effects to a society. While you could say that celebrities are enablers in The Beauty Scam. I think the real blame goes further up the food chain to the corporations. Corporations own movie studios, fashion houses, print media and makeup lines which are out for profits. As for plastic surgeons, I have no data to support my statement, but I am guessing that the money to be made is not in reconstructive surgery such as correcting a cleft palate or removing a large facial birth mark. My guess is that the profit and the fame is doing surgery on otherwise healthy people who want "a change". I have not done that for myself. I do admit to thinking about it quite seriously. Perhaps this awareness that we are being pressured to engage in this promise of beauty will cause change. We can hope right?
Posted to DutyRon (RE: Karen Read Trial 2 Day 29) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/09/2025
Conspiracies make good movies. In the real world, it is hard to gather a disparate group of individuals who uniformly keep silent. However those in power for an extended time without challenges can become lazy, reward compliance, remove those who speak up. This leaves an office or a department full of incompetents. Hank Brennan is a bit of a puzzle. He is reasonably wealthy (his Boston Law Office is in a very pricey location), famous (defense attorney for Whitey Bulger) and smart (he has a successful criminal defense firm). Why would such a man (1) take on a case as weak and full of reasonable doubt as this case and (2) how could he be responsible for such ineffective crosses of defense witnesses that even a 2L (2nd year law student) would know better than to do. Essentially Brennan's strategy on cross is primarily to use obfuscation to engender confusion in the jury. Perhaps Hank Brennan owes someone quite powerful a favor? Or maybe the reason Brennan took the job of special prosecutor can be found on the November 3 2026 Massachusetts election ballot. One of many important offices to be on that ballot is the position of DA of Norfolk County. This is the office currently held by Michael Morrissey. It was Morrissey who decided to indict Karen Read for 3 counts including second-degree redrum...twice.
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Convo with Nan Gallahger "lawinferno" on Read Trial 2) 06/10/2025
Replay crew here. Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I agree that juries need education in basic concepts before deliberating. This defense case has been even more effective in trial 2 (I refuse to call this a retrial for strictly emotional reasons). Going with Uncivil's speculation, somehow that black hole will reappear in the jury deliberation room. This will cause some, maybe not all, jurors to be pulled into the singularity never to return. [NOTE from this reality: Massachusetts legislature general laws, Part III, Title II, Chapter 234A, Section 39, (summarized by me:) the jurors can be dismissed/replaced at any time for essentially any reason.] However due to "beings" residing in a pocket universe within said blackhole only replacements, aka co-opted clones, will return. These entities will follow the jurors from trial one into infamy, inanity, incoherence and the requisite scary interviews with MSM. Back to reality, due to my prejudices, distrust of juries and general bad outlook, I am guessing this farce will end in a mistrial.
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Reason for 20% prediction of a guilty verdict in Karen Read case)06/12/25
I respect Uncivil for warning us that there is a significant (aka way more than zero) chance that there will be a guilty verdict. I know the writers of the U.S. Constitution tried to anticipate all future issues, but I feel confident that jurors being not properly educated in civics matters, matched with an unethical prosecutor, a County DA who cosplays as an attorney while in "hostage" videos and a judge with enough bias to fill a full season of Lifetime channel dramas; was probably not on the bingo cards (meta's AI indicates our modern bingo is based on a 17th century Italian game) of any of the 18th century authors of the U.S. Constitution. What do I think will occur? Sadly, a mistrial. FYI regarding replacement of jurors: the General Laws section of the Massachusetts Legislature, Part III, Title II, Chapter 234A, Section 39 (with paraphrasing by me), indicates that in Massachusetts a judge can dismiss/replace a juror at any time for essentially any reason. I will hope for Not Guilty, but expect Mistrial.
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Convo with Attorney Larry Forman on Karen Read trials) 06/12/2025
I enjoyed the conversation. I especially appreciate a convo or a panel that contains voices with differing opinions. I may not agree with said differing opinions, but it is so refreshing to hear discourse this is a polite, informative and even entertaining in a give and take format. I stopped watch political debates years ago. The participants either say nothing of substance, argue about nothing of substance and/or are politicians of no substance. It depresses me to see our potential/current leaders in such a cartoonish (the debates) environment. On a more positive note, how about having a Nate The Lawyer convo?
Posted to Defense Diaries Podcast (RE: Convo with Attorney Mark Bederow on KR trial) 06/13/2025
Replay crew here. Great discussion. Hearing the litany of prosecutorial errors, prosecution witness gaffs and general Commonwealth shenanigans has reminded me of more than a few that I have forgotten. I do think that the defense has presented a stronger, more cohesive case this time. I was astounded that in the first trial the jury seemed to get it so wrong. Not putting anything past a certain judge, I researched some Commonwealth of Massachusetts Legislature on juries. There is this section under General Laws, Part III,Title II, Chapter 234A and Section 39 (I have drastically shortened this section): "The court shall have the discretionary authority to dismiss a juror AT ANY TIME (upper case is mine) in the best interests of justice." To paraphrase, essentially Judge Cannone can dismiss any juror at any time for any reason without even explaining her reasoning. I hope for a non-guilty verdict on all 3 counts, but I am expecting a mistrial.
Posted to Rachel Maksy (RE: Dress from Ikea Sheets, Vest from a gift) Uploaded to YT 06/13/2025
I love that floral dress! The double vibe of happiness and Spring-like makes me forget the soon to arrive humidity of Summer. Humidity turns my hair into a wig only suitable for attendance at a RenFaire. What about making this happy dress into a time traveler for a fantasy location such as a RenFaire? Maybe make and add a long sleeveless overdress in dark green? The top could have 4 or 5 grommets with lacing but no boning. Or to make it even more highly adorable by making the closures as buttons or snaps or hooks with a leafy disguise? My skillset involves glue, but for those who can, perhaps go the embroidery route. Love the projects Rachel does. I am sure the stress of YT uploads is there, but all I see are creations that make me smile (that and also poor Frodo's expression when HIS bed "disappeared").
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Panel of Attorneys discussing the closing remarks-Read Trial) 06/14/2025
This was a super panel. I wish the discussion could have been longer, but understandably families, cats and real life requires attention. I am hoping (not betting) for not guilty on all counts. Juries can be so random in their verdicts, so deficit in critical thinking that I no longer trust this system. However I have no suggestions to improve it beyond civics classes for all adults eligible for jury duty. Sadly, I am leaning to a mistrial. The possibility for an OUI conviction, beyond even the prison time (unless the Judge has a sudden attack of conscience๐) does bother me. However this trial ends, as far as I am aware, the O'Keefe Family's civil case is active. I would imagine an OUI conviction would certainly make it easier for the O'Keefe Family to win a large financial settlement.
Posted to Sarah Spaceman (RE: MomoCon 2025) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/15/2025
I am going to a con on the East Coast (U.S.) in August 2025. My cosplay is only as an attendee. It is strictly "homage" in nature, aka very little crafts/tailoring ability but lots of devotion and feels. Too bad some cosplay judges literally did not get the "memo" and read the book on judging. I won't even go into the way Yaya Han was treated except to ask...why? Good on Sarah for raising that money. Lots of sink holes in the fractured reality we find ourselves in at the moment. As for the criticism voiced in this video, it was fair, honest and helpful. Critiquing, if done properly is how we learn, how we can improve and how we can grow. I hope MomoCon administrators see that and reach out. If not, their loss.
Posted to Derek Carney (RE: Cash, Crash Dummies and Crazy Caculations) Uploaded 06/01/2025
This made me laugh-cry. Brilliant work. As I type this comment the jury in Read trial 2 (I will not dignify it to call it a re-trial), deliberated for 2 hours, then stopped due to the weekend (timing not celebrity). They are due back Monday. I hope for not guilty on all counts, but sadly I expect a mistrial. Thank you to Derek Carney for taking my mind off something that I cannot change. However there is one place where change can happen. There is a major election in Massachusetts on November 3, 2026. Many offices will be on that ballot, including DA of Norfolk County.
Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: This is Father's Day) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/15/2025
Best Father's Day message that I have ever heard. If those in control of and being controlled by this cult ever had a wake-up call, it was this video. It is the love, understanding, cooperation and patience within these families that will make this world a better place. A high control cult which dehumanizes its members and does so much damage to those who have escaped is not the path to a better planet. It never was. It never will be. Thank you Jenna both for making me tear up and reminding me what Father's Day should be.
Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Closing Statements by Defense & Prosecution in Read Trial) 06/16/2025
Reply crew here. As I type this the jury has deliberated for approximately 2hours on Friday. I am stressed as I have grown less trusting of juries being critical thinkers and truly understanding that reasonable doubt is granted to the defense not to the prosecution. I do feel that this trial had a better defense strategy than the earlier trial along with an excellent defense close. When SP Brennan began his closing with the image and brief resume of Officer O'Keefe, it felt wrong. Obviously those accolades did not result in a proper, thorough, professional investigation that should have begun on January 29 2022. I do hope for a not guilty on all counts. Yet there is a real chance that jurors' confusions will just coalesce into a mistrial. The family of Officer John O'Keefe along with Karen Read and her family deserve better, much better.
Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Discussion with Uncivil Law on Read Trial 2) Uploaded 06/17/2025
Enjoyed this discussion. I watch Uncivil Law frequently, as he challenges opinions from a constitutional law pov. I can find myself in the proverbial echo chamber, thus a channel like Uncivil Law is a good wake up call. As for those epic failures of the English language, aka jury verdict slips, WAY too many words. Whether the primary culprit is the Commonwealth or Judge Cannone, these verdict slips had the paradoxical result of confusion not clarity. When jury verdict slips are more unnecessarily complex than such expert testimony as (WARNING: Low Bar Alert) Aperture LLC, an engineering consult firm, I think that a re-evaluation is necessary. I would recommend that along with attorneys (prosecution AND defense) include several professors who teach English Composition. BTW for registered voters of Massachusetts, there is a major election on November 3 2026. One of the offices on that ballot will be: DA of Norfolk County.
Posted to NurseKim (RE: Discussion of Read Trial with Mark Bederow) Uploaded 06/17/2025
As I type this comment, jury deliberation is due to resume in approximately 8 hours. I cannot imagine how the defense team, (I count KR in this group as I think we owe her the honor of being a colleague in addition to a client). I have been afraid of another mistrial. With yet another confusing jury verdict form who knows. I am hoping for a not guilty on all three counts. Whatever happens, for the registered voters in Massachusetts, remember the next election is on November 3, 2026. One of the offices on that ballot is DA of Norfolk County. That election may be the only avenue to redemption for the Commonwealth. The alternative road is too horrendous to imagine for anyone who finds themselves locked into the Commonwealth's malfunctioning judicial system.
Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Discussion with Tragos Sr. on Jury Questions) Uploaded 06/17/2025
I know the video clips were admitted as evidence. Evidence submitted is evidence used in that trial and jury deliberation. QUESTION: However, was the order of Judge Cannone to ONLY admit clips (not full unedited footage) a judicial error? Perhaps this jury understands that a documentary with interviews is not necessarily a true representation of the subject interviewed. Scary thought to leave that decision to 12 jurors with various personalities, IQs and life experiences. BTW every time I hear that horrible phrase, "split the baby" I think of that old story about King Solomon (spoiler he did NOT split the baby while making the correct ruling). Here is hoping for not-guilty on all 3 counts. FYI for registered voters of Massachusetts: election on November 3 2026. Among many offices on that ballot will be, DA of Norfolk County.
KAREN READ TRIAL THOUGHTS - Jury Deliberation day 3-June 18, 2025 ONLY POSTED HERE
In the first trial the words corruption and conspiracy were often used. That jury could not or would not cross that bridge regarding the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, local law enforcement agencies and the Massachusetts State Troopers to a not-guilty verdict on all 3 counts. However as trial 2 (aka re-trial) comes into its final days of deliberation I have come to a realization. This farce cosplaying as a trial is not comparable to the theatrics of a Mission Impossible or James Bond conspiracies with the corrupt committing their tech-related crimes in a highly sophisticated cabal. What has happened in Massachusetts over the last few decades is what I will call "the anti-Darwinian theory" (apologies to Charles R. Darwin) with only the listless, lethargic, lazy and uncaring that survive due to government stagnation and those who value power even in a small suburban community. However this 2nd trial ends, change is possible. Registered voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can participate by voting in the next election on November 3 2026.
Posted to BrokenBaker (RE: Karen Read Trial 2 juror verdict slip) Uploaded to YT on 06/18/2025
Thank you to Baker for spending time on that jury form. I have seen "Mad Libs" word games easier to comprehend. While I still find that verdict slip confusing, Baker did help. Unfortunately this jury is on their own. As I comment, we are approximately 1 hour away from court opening for day 3 of jury deliberations. I very much hope that the result is NOT GUILTY on all 3 counts. This farce needs to end. However the verdict goes, the taxpayers/registered voters of the Commonwealth have one chance to be sure this ordeal never again happens. On November 3 2026 there will be a general election in Massachusetts. One of the offices on that ballot will be, DA of Norfolk County.
Posted to The Behavior Panel; (RE: Kelly Dever (LE) witness in KR Trial 2) Uploaded 06/19/2025
The Behavior Panel did a great job analyzing this individual. Well, some members better than others๐คฃ. I have been watching both KR trials. This witness is quite the textbook example of the tough, no-nonsense, my way or the highway member of LE. A quick look by a viewer unaware of the context (environment and her profession), might only see a young, snide, arrogant person. I believe in the vernacular that type is called a "mean girl". Yes, the "prep" is strong in this one๐. Preparation by counsel is legally permitted, but is meant to produce a response that does not sound planted. I am not sure what this witness was told by her department superiors, but IMO her future in LE will not contain accolades, advancement or future court appearances at least in a LE context.
Posted to Gavin Fish (RE: Status of 2 missing children in Nova Scotia) Uploaded to YT 06/19/2025
I was surprised that both parents took a nap with their youngest. I am wondering if the stepfather had promised to only rest briefly then get up to watch the two children? That would track as to why the mother and the infant left the home to stay with her mother. She was and is furious. I do believe both children are still in the forest, perhaps near a favorite spot. I am guessing they are below ground or behind boulders or submerged in a spring/river as the dogs should have found something by now. I wondered if the children ever drew pictures in school. If so that may be a clue as to where the two played when unsupervised? I am assuming that the bit of blanket and shoe were checked for DNA? One thing that bothers me. The stepfather said he was very nervous when being connected to the polygraph. However stepfather was told immediately after the test, that he passed. I believe (am not an expert) that nervousness due to stress or nervousness due to inculpatory knowledge shows up the same on a polygraph? MAYBE DO A VIDEO ON the efficacy of polygraph testing?
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Dumb Guns) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/19/2025
I am not into guns either for sports or collecting. I watched because I like Runkle who is both funny and intelligent. However I have to admit, the viewer question addressed: "What is The Dumbest/Worst Gun You Own" got my attention. After years watching Karen Read trials I wanted something really dumb that did NOT involve anything named Cannone, Brennan, Breenan, Lally or Morrissey (not necessarily in that order). I don't suppose that there are any regrets in the leather shop that fulfill this query, "What is the Dumbest/Worst Leather Crafting Tool You Own?"
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: commentary on TMZ interview w/one of Read trial 2 jurors) 06/19/2025
After the first jury's verdict, I had major doubts about the capability of juries. I was afraid that the Commonwealth had won (via mistrial 2) with their smoke and mirrors prosecution matched with the bizarre viewpoint that the Commonwealth had the right to reasonable doubt not the defendant. I am so happy with this jury's verdict. One thing that I found curious was the prosecution opting to not prolong the process but addressing sentence that same day with the minimum of 12 month probation. QUESTION: Why? I am sure this judge would have been just fine with the maximum sentence of 2.5 years in jail. BTW anyone see the released statement concerning the not guilty verdicts from the McAlberts and the Roberts (Kerry)? They still do not get it. The statement contained lots of complaints concerning injustice and misconduct from the Read camp. There was very little expressions of honoring the memory Officer John O'Keefe or requesting more effective LE.
Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Conversation with Mark Bederow on not-guilty verdict)08/20/2025
It took a courageous village from attorneys to experts to new media (aka YT channels) to supporters and to a jury that had the strength and the critical thinking skills to finally win this. However most amazing of all was the resolve and strength of Karen Read along with her family and friends. I cannot give her enough credit. As this song says, she is "...magnificent". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CsDec2lvo&list=RDC_CsDec2lvo&start_radio=1 May the family of Officer John O'Keefe someday get the answers that they deserve when they are ready to hear them. FYI for REGISTERED MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS: election day is November 3 2026. One of the offices that will be on that ballot is DA Norfolk County.
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Did the Karen Read Jury Get It Correct) Uploaded to YT 06/20/2025
Ant got it absolutely correct. This tragedy was the perfect storm of inebriation, hubris and LE incompetence. It began as toxic relationship between an Officer from the Boston Police Department and his SO (Karen Read). There were several bars visited that night before Officer O'Keefe went to that house party. A drunken argument occurred with KR in her car concerning her flirtation with one of Officer O'Keefe's friends. She had flirted possibly as retaliation for his cheating. Upon exiting KR's vehicle (whether stumbling or walking) Officer O'Keefe went to the house party on 34 Fairview. It was at that location where the same people from the bar hopping were continuing to drink. Unfortunately several of the male partygoers possessed more testosterone than sense. That was their first mistake. When these individuals realized what they had done, they made their 2nd mistake. They decided to "blame the girl" (quote from former/now disgraced and fired lead investigator Officer Michael Proctor of the Massachusetts State Police). The partygoers final, and probably most critical error was, they greatly misjudged Karen Read. They assumed she would take a plea deal even though not guilty. Her acceptance of this plea would make all of this "go away". Interesting the last thing that ant said, "this case gives me a headache". After 2 trials and 3 1/2 years of many of us following this case, we also have headaches. Karen Read may not be a saint, but she has been proven by the evidence in court as factually innocent and by the jury at the end of this re-trial, not guilty.
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Interview w/David Yannetti & Robert Alessi-KR trial) 06/20/2025
Replay crew here. Finding your heroes are not only highly intelligent, but also fair, empathetic and honorable is such a gift. Thank you to Runkle for letting these two stars shine with expert interviewing skills. As I think Robert Alessi mentioned, this format is exactly what makes the new media (aka You Tube commentaries, analysis and interviews) the future of public information and news.
Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Commentary on "McAlberts" interview) Uploaded to YT on 06/21/2025
What we saw in this Dateline interview is the narrative the "McAlberts" need desperately to survive. Like a certain LE individual in the re-trial who changed their story due to "false memories", these people are attempting to overwrite reality with their story. This bubble in which these people now reside is even smaller than their minds and hearts. As for Dateline, as Robert Alessi said in an interview, the future of information, news is no longer to be found in MSM, it is in the new media (aka You Tube). My advice to the "McAlberts" (rhetorical only, as they do not seem to accept other viewpoints) would be to: (1) remember The Streisand Effect, (2) learn the phrase "No comment" and (3) use that phrase as often as needed. Thank you Baker for all you do on this channel to make sense of the chaos.
Posted to Microdots (RE: "McAlberts' Script - reversed) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/21/2025
Excellent analysis by Microdots. MSM running these interviews has gone beyond being a disappointing source of news to complete irrelevancy. MSM showed up for the verdict, but where was their coverage over the last 3 years? The level of self-awareness of the participants in this poorly advised attempt at image rehab (The Streisand Effect is a thing folks), is so low that it is breathtaking. Thank you Microdots for being there for Karen Read. I hope that this channel will continue to explore injustice as it is statistically unlikely that only Karen Read, Officer John O'Keefe, Sandra Birchmore and Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia are the only ones who have been harmed in the Commonwealth, allegedly. FYI: There is an important election on November 3 2026 in Massachusetts. One of the many offices to be on that ballot is, DA Norfolk County.
Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Certain twitter comments) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/21/2025
I apologize for doubting these jurors. I had expected a mistrial. Instead these people were critical thinkers who did not fall for the smoke and mirrors prosecution strategy. As for certain people on twitter, they are grownups cosplaying as children. These "children" are acting out because of all the negative attention it gains. Thank you to all channels on YT who were there looking for the truth, then speaking it and not "blaming the girl."
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Extended Interview w/Juror 11 & more) Uploaded to You Tube 6/21/2025
My apologies to these jurors. I doubted their collective skill set. Interesting we (YT viewers) were exhausted by the innumerable sidebars. However per Juror 11 when the sidebars occurred with jury present, it was a positive for them to enjoy those minutes of "at ease" time. Wonder what is going on now at Aperture LLC with Dr. Judson "Blue Man" Welcher and Shanon "the byte-bit man" Burgess? RANDOM Q: Does anyone at Aperture LLC realize the IP behind their name ("Still Alive" from Valve game, Portal)? I mean the amorality is in the song lyrics, "... Aperture Science: We do what we must, because we can...." SPECIFIC Q: What can be done to those who harass and defame jurors? I agree with Uncivil in that there will be no justice for Officer O'Keefe unless someone who was at the 34 Fairview Road house party confesses. Maybe the O'Keefe family should sue a certain former state trooper instead of the person who was declared not-guilty by a jury. This former trooper's actions directly prevented a professional investigation. BTW 2 pieces of data that support my distrust of MSM: (1)that retired judge speaking to CBS News Boston, ๐ (2) ABC News interview with Kerri Roberts, a "key witness". You mean the one that lied (aka perjured herself) to the Grand Jury.
Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Not-Guilty Verdict in Read trial 2) Uploaded to YT on 06/22/2025
This is a complex trial, so probably Dr. Grande should be given a pass on missing some relevant details including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The conspiracy theory was strong in the first trial, but not the re-trial. (2) The height of the blizzard did not occur until after 6AM on January 29 2022. (3) There was no LE chain of custody regarding evidence or a competent investigation by Massachusetts State Troopers. (4) The prosecution case in the retrial changed the timeline that they used in trial one. (5) That disgraced former trooper not only made horrific texts, he gave confidential information to civilians via text chain. (6) He also proclaimed only several hours into this case "just pin it on the girl". This tragedy probably began due to an accident involving a few drunken party-goers with more testosterone than sense. I speculate that group think, not a conspiracy as we think of one in the movies, grew exponentially in the hours just before discovery of Officer O'Keefe by LE. There are many attorneys on YT who can explain events much better than I can. Without giving links, as this group is large, I would suggest a search and view of channels where attorney Mark Bederow was a guest commentator in period May-June 18 2025. Mr. Bederow has a gift for accurately condensing and summarizing data in this complex case.
Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Interview of Robert Alessi and David Yannetti) Uploaded 06/23/2025
Always amazing to see your heroes in another environment that still confirms one's expectation, These attorneys are just as intelligent, ethical and appreciative of the law in conversation as they were in trial. I include Peter Tragos in that statement. Even though I have not witnessed PT in a trial, I have seen him during live streams keep the chat in line by reminding us to withhold judgement until both sides have presented their cases. The interviews by the "McAlberts" and Proctor have left me with the impression that they are locked into their tiny bubble of "poor me" and "it was someone else's fault". Sadly they seem comfortable in that reality. As for Mr. Brennan's statement, its tone while properly solemn, does not sound the like person I have been watching on a trial live stream since February 2025. IMO (no proof) his statement was written by someone else. FYI: For registered voters in Massachusetts, there is an important election on November 3, 2026. Like the defense team and the jury who enabled Karen Read to exit this nightmare, voters can help the Commonwealth exit its own nightmare by voting.
Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Brennan's statement after not guilty verdict in Read case) 06/25/2025
I suspect that this (even though attributed to Hank Brennan) press release came from someone in Michael Morrissey's office. The statement's content and style reminds me of that "hostage video" that Michael Morrissey made so long ago. Now Michael Morrissey's (DA Norfolk County) terse and blunt statement, "The jury has spoken." sounds more like Hank Brennan to me. Quite likely my brain in befuddled from all the gas lighting along with smoke and mirrors from this trial. I find it odd that it sounds like they wrote each other's statements. FYI: Reminder for registered voters in Massachusetts there is an important election on November 3 2026. People can make a difference.
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE:Monday Night FunNight) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/23/2025
Replay crew here. To me, Brennan's statement sounds more like it came from the Morrissey/"McAlbert" group. While Morrissey's terse, blunt, unemotional statement, "The jury has spoken." sounds more like Brennan. The absence of value or concern for the jury in that statement is actual proof of the real threat to the legal system in the Commonwealth. As for certain current/former residents of Canton being upset about rubber duckies, stares and eye rolls, well shame is a thing. You do something shameful, then do not be surprised if you are actively shamed. At least the Commonwealth no longer uses "the stocks" in the center of town. As for closure for the O'Keefe family, that ship sailed with Captain Ahab (aka Proctor) and his minions January 29, 2022. Ship last sighted foundering on Dateline and on certain MSM outlets.๐ FYI: For registered voters in Massachusetts there is an election scheduled for November 3, 2026. One of the offices on that ballot will be, DA Norfolk County.
Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Statement of Alan Jackson regarding the Read Verdict) Uploaded 06/24/2025
Elected and appointed officials responsible for the personal safety of Commonwealth residents along with the fiscally sound expenditure of tax dollars have epic-failed beyond imagination. These officials are no longer fit to serve the Commonwealth. There will be a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 3 2026. One of the many offices on that ballot is DA of Norfolk County. This election may be the only way for the Commonwealth to reclaim its status as a place where a defendant is innocent until proven guilty, not indicted or convicted if reasonable doubt is present and ethical standards prevail beyond bias.
Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Comment on the anti-Read sentiment) Uploaded to YT on 06/25/2025
I will not support that individual's channel by clicking on her video (BTW a dislike ๐is cosplaying as a negative, per YT algorithm it shows as interaction, hence a net positive.) I trust Baker's integrity. I will not click on that channel which I shall not name. I just shake my head in astonishment at these "anti" channels who IMO are after fame more than truth. I would suggest that any of those who use a "cult" label to attack channels, comments or worse jurors. stop a moment. Initiate a web search for cults, high maintenance religions to see what a cult truly is before throwing around that word. Oh and for registered voters in Massachusetts, save the date: November 3 2026. It is election time in the Commonwealth.
Posted to Carl Steinbeck (RE: SHORT on Hank Brennan verdict statement) Uploaded on 06/24/2025
Hank Brennan has been called smart, even by those who dislike him. However I would venture to speculate that if HB is smart, well-versed in legal strategy and successful (office address is pricey) then statements like the one Carl Steinbeck highlights could only mean that HB is self-aware of what he does, what he says, how he questions witnesses. Allegedly, there is only one conclusion and it doesn't lead to excellence in ethical prosecutorial behavior.
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Inteview with Juror 1 - Foreperson) Uploaded to YT on 06/24/2025
I was afraid when I heard that Juror 1 took no notes. I remembered the issues with the earlier jury. Aidan Kearney (TB) had said that he had "good impression" of Juror 1. So I hoped I was wrong to expect a mistrial. Judging by some recent juror interviews, critical thinkers were present and heard. Amazingly the jury understood that reasonable doubt is for the defense not the prosecution. This is only one of the legalities about which the prosecution itself seem conflicted . As Uncivil said, these individuals understood their mission, how to perform it and came to a just verdict. It is ironic that the O'Keefe Family has filed a civil suit against Karen Read, but not against a certain former/disgraced Massachusetts State Trooper. That individual's incompetence and bias so decimated the investigation that the O'Keefe Family will most likely never get closure.
Rush Hour w/Dave Neal (RE: Zohran Mamdani wins democractic mayorial primary) 06/25/2025
While the current administration had made multiple missteps, the ICE raids and further destabilizing the Middle East are 2 really big miscalculations. Big enough to impact state-wide elections all over the U.S. even before the November 7 2028 national election. My wild speculation is that Elon Musk/DOGE was brought on as "smoke and mirrors" to take our attention off upcoming unpopular decisions.
Posted to the Law Offices of Andre Myers (RE: Post Verdict statements and interviews) 06/25/2025
When I heard about Juror 1 (foreperson) being the only juror not taking notes, I feared another mistrial. The fact that any of the jurors had an eidetic memory never occurred to me. So happy that this jury also had the critical thinking skills to see through the "smoke and mirrors" prosecution strategy. Probably just me, but I thought that Brennan's statement sounded more like Morrissey (just re-watch that infamous "hostage" interview by Morrissey and the "McAlberts" Dateline post-verdict interview). While the brief, terse, unemotional statement from Michael Morrissey, "The jury has spoken." sounded more like Brennan. Save The Date: for registered voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for an important November 3 2026 election. One of the offices on that ballot will be DA Norfolk County.
Posted to The Emily Show (RE: Post Verdict Karen Read Case Statements) Uploaded 06/25/2025
I agree with EDB (and Alan Jackson in his recent statement). The special prosecutor's primary job appeared to be more focused in defending certain civilians and LE, rather than a prosecution of a defendant. IMO the primary objective in allowing this torture of 2 trials was to make it legally impossible to investigate, indict and convict anyone else in this case. This is speculation only. However the conclusion I have come to is chilling, horrific, dystopian. The Commonwealth, allegedly, could not lose: (1) guilty verdict - ends the discussion (2) mistrial - would lead to a 3rd trial of Karen Read and (3) not guilty - makes the prosecution of anyone else improbable. Any defense attorney could use reasonable doubt/3rd party strategy for their own client. Basically all 3 paths protect those to whom Hank Brennan, a well-know criminal defense attorney, was allegedly hired to protect and to serve.
Posted to Potentially Criminal (RE:Hank Brennan's Statement post not guilty verdict) 06/26/2026
Hank Brennan as a Special Prosecutor was obviously not a shining or special example of what a prosecutor should be. However, Hank Brennan, the criminal defense attorney has returned to his practice at a Boston law office located in very pricey area of Boston. Those who hired and pulled his strings are still in power over every Massachusetts resident and tax payer. SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 3 2026. On that day there will be a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There will be many important offices on that ballot, including but not limited to DA of Norfolk County.
Posted to Hazariel Atelier (RE: Visit to Paris museums) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/27/2025
I am on my 3rd watch of this video as Paris, France is not in my immediate future. As a species, we humans have our ups and downs. Lately it seems that there exists more of the latter. Seeing the beauty and the artistry created by humanity humbles me and gives me hope. No favorites in this video just a feast for my soul. Looking forward to how these inspirations give rise to future creations. "Cat who is not my cat" always lends an air of elegance and sweetness. BTW, the Thierry Mugler’s ‘Chimรจre’ train incident was a one-time anomaly, IMO๐.
Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Body Language Analysis of Dateline Interview) 06/27/2025
I agree with @biancaMMM that the "McAlberts" looked and sounded as if programmed by the same script and the same director. Body language analysis is helpful, but this group's lack of concern for others was blatantly obvious in their words. Moving out of Canton, even out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts might be their only hope to lead any kind of life. Not that I think that they deserve it, I would just prefer to never to see or hear of them ever.
Posted to Law Offices of Andrew D. Myers(RE:Talk w/Mark Bederow Post Read Verdict) 06/28/2025
Only a few minutes into this video, like Mark Bederow, I have concerns. Who wrote this professional journal's rather unprofessional questions? Were I an attorney I would object to these questions as leading, speculative and even defamatory (as in use of the word "pry" regarding Proctor's cell phone). An effective interviewer should want to learn, to elicit the subject's views with open ended questions. These questions seemed to exist in the echo chamber where certain Commonwealth officials currently reside. SAVE THE DATE: For registered voters (aka taxpayers) November 3 2026 is election day in Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the primaries occurring on September 15 2026.
Posted to NurseKim (RE: Aidan Kearney (aka TurtleBoy)) Uploaded to You Tube on 029/2025
I am not in agreement with everything Aidan Kearney (aka TB) does, but I do know without his curiosity, courage and canny instincts perhaps a woman may not have found the support that she needed to remain free. This support also enables a search to continue regarding what took Officer John O'Keefe away from his children. If all that is not enough reason for our support, then there is this: the First Amendment to our (U.S.) Constitution. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Please everyone, see the big picture, not just a brash, loud journalist, but our way of life as we know it and as we need it.
Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Troll comments-not guilty verdict in Karen Read trial) 06/29/2025
I would like to think that many of these troll accounts are 'bots. Unfortunately, on certain accounts, there is proof to the contrary. Spouting irrelevancies, nonsense and defamation is something best left to our long ago pasts when as children we simply did not know any better. My suggestion to all these account holders: for the humans, education and for the 'bots, data. There are hours of both Read trials and along with pre-trial motions there for the viewing on You Tube. If you are impatient you can even use a playback speed like 1.75x (2x is a bit chipmunk-ish so I would avoid that if you are a human๐).
Kjersti Flaa (RE: Flaasome Talk-Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp) 06/19/2025
Thank you to Kjersti Flaa for such insightful commentary. I am getting a little weary of the bickering children populating a certain scandal currently winding its way through the legal system and social media. I had not really thought of the professional vs. personal trajectory of Cruise, DiCaprio, Pitt and Depp. I think that Kjersti was on point. These 4 men somewhere along the way have lost themselves, who they really were as fathers(except for Depp), spouses, friends. Now they are left with that shiny image covering a very damaged reality. I wonder if Ben Affleck should be added to this group of four? Although in him I do see some sadness and regret. Perhaps he is not totally unaware of his actual self.
