Robert Alessi
Robert Alessi is a defense attorney known for his role in high-profile criminal cases, including the retrial of Karen Read, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. During the trial, Alessi has been actively involved in challenging the prosecution's evidence and advocating for his client's defense.
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Robert Alessi is another defense attorney for Karen Read.
Karen Read jury foreman calls for FBI to investigate John O'Keefe's death
United States· 2025-06-26
Bob Alessi you know about, all right.
Special prosecutor Hank Brennan breaks silence on Karen Read case after verdictUnited States· 2025-06-23
Robert Alessi is another of Karen Read's defense attorneys who expressed his views on the charges against her.
Karen Read attorneys discuss key moment that led to murder acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-23
Karen Read added New York defense attorney Robert Alessi to her legal team.
Karen Read spotted taking out the trash days after dramatic acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-21
Robert Alessi was added to Karen Read's defense team for her retrial.
Jurors reach verdict in Karen Read's second trial for Boston officer's deathUnited States· 2025-06-18
Robert Alessi is one of Karen Read's attorneys.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read's second trial over cop's deathUnited States· 2025-06-13
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney for Karen Read and has called for a mistrial.
Special prosecutor admits evidence mistake in Karen Read murder retrialUnited States· 2025-06-10
Robert Alessi is one of Karen Read's attorneys during her trial.
Defendant Karen Read won't testify as prosecution plays crucial interviewsUnited States· 2025-06-04Robert Alessi is one of the attorneys on Karen Read's defense team.
Karen Read sells home, taps retirement fund as supporters raise money for defenseUnited States· 2025-06-01
Robert Alessi is also part of Karen Read's defense team.
Karen Read murder trial enters defense phase as team prepares to fight allegationsUnited States· 2025-05-30
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney for Karen Read.
Prosecution rests case in Karen Read retrial over death of John O'KeefeUnited States· 2025-05-29
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney cross-examining Dr. Judson Welcher during the trial.
Crash expert holds firm on Lexus SUV evidence in Karen Read murder trialUnited States· 2025-05-29Robert Alessi is the defense attorney representing Karen Read in her trial.
Karen Read trial crash expert links black box data to O'Keefe's final momentsUnited States· 2025-05-28
Defense attorney Robert Alessi discussed separate injuries that O'Keefe sustained.
Expert witness says O'Keefe's fatal head injury came from falling backwardsUnited States· 2025-05-22
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney who cross-examined expert Shanon Burgess.
Karen Read trial stalled as judge speaks individually with each juror over undisclosed 'issue'United States· 2025-05-21Robert Alessi is the defense attorney who cross-examined Shanon Burgess during the trial.
Digital forensics expert's credibility questioned in Karen Read murder trialUnited States· 2025-05-21Defense attorney Robert Alessi questioned Shanon Burgess about his credentials.
Karen Read trial: Timeline, tech data under scrutiny in heated testimonyUnited States· 2025-05-20Robert Alessi questioned Shanon Burgess' credibility during the trial of Karen Read.
Murder suspect Karen Read faces new forensic evidence as expert's credibility questionedUnited States· 2025-05-20
Defendant Karen Read confers with defense lawyer Robert Alessi during a break in the murder trial.
Boston officer's niece testifies in Karen Read trial about couple's final weeksUnited States· 2025-05-17
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney questioning the medical examiner during the trial.
Karen Read trial autopsy expert details skull fractures in O'Keefe examinationUnited States· 2025-05-16
Robert Alessi is the defense attorney questioning the forensic scientist.
Karen Read trial: Medical examiner testifies about what killed John O’KeefeUnited States· 2025-05-15
Defense attorney Robert Alessi asked Hartnett about two photos purported to show the same lone hair sample recovered from the back of the SUV.
Karen Read trial forensic expert reveals evidence in red Solo cups was never testedUnited States· 2025-05-15Robert Alessi handled the cross-examination during Karen Read's murder trial.
Second expert contradicts Karen Read defense claim in John O'Keefe murder trialUnited States· 2025-05-08
Robert Alessi is a New York-based attorney handling cross-examinations in Karen Read's retrial.
How Karen Read’s second murder trial has differed from the firstUnited States· 2025-05-05
Defense attorney Robert Alessi cross-examines Ian Whiffin during Karen Read's murder retrial.
Karen Read murder retrial Judge denies motion to block key defense expertsUnited States· 2025-04-30Robert Alessi is the defense attorney questioning the forensics specialist.
Karen Read retrial: Cell phone forensics and a key witness take the standUnited States· 2025-04-30Robert Alessi is the defense attorney questioning the digital intelligence expert.
Karen Read defense grills phone expert on John O'Keefe's final minutes as prosecution shreds theoryUnited States· 2025-04-29Defense attorney Robert Alessi said it was Brennan's team that caused delays in discovery.
Karen Read retrial begins with tense first day, heated hearing in murder caseUnited States· 2025-04-23