In this podcast episode of Layman's Law School, we break down several parts of the Karen Read retrial—featuring shocking statements, problematic interviews, and the battle of expert witnesses. Join Georgia attorneys Chace, Reid, and Shawn with host Lindsey as they dissect the evolving courtroom drama and what it could mean for the verdict.

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Where legal talk meets Southern charm, humor, and straight-shooting insight. We’re a team of Georgia trial lawyers breaking down the legal news headlines, untangling personal injury law, and sharing real courtroom stories—without the confusing legalese.

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This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not legal advice, and listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contact an attorney for advice on your specific case.

NOTE TO OUR VIEWERS

The attorneys of Layman’s Law School are full-time trial lawyers who break down high-profile cases to make legal concepts accessible. While we aim for thorough discussions, we’re not full-time YouTubers, and our busy legal schedules mean we may not cover every single detail of a case.

We do our best to stay objective, but as with any real conversation, opinions may surface. We welcome thoughtful comments that add to the discussion, especially if there are updates we haven’t covered yet. Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the engagement—just keep it civil!

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Intro & Drinks

00:21 - Why Everyone's Talking About the Karen Read Retrial

01:54 - New Prosecutor Strategy: Hank Brennan's Approach

04:36 - Karen Read's Documentary: A Mistake?

10:03 - Fifth Amendment and Testifying in Court

13:01 - Alcohol and the DUI Charge Breakdown

20:58 - The Voicemail Problem: Karen’s Own Words

26:12 - The Collision Debate: Was There Even an Impact?

34:08 - Battle of the Experts: ARCCA vs. First Responders

43:00 - Predictions: Are We Heading Toward a Conviction?

45:59 - Wrap-Up and What’s Coming Next

This week on Layman's Law School, things heat up in the Karen Read case as the retrial gets underway-and it's already explosive. Our Georgia lawyers and resident "Laywoman" break down:

🟥 Officer Michael Proctor officially FIRED

🟥 What this means for the retrial & how the defense will use it

🟥 The alternate juror from the first trial who is now on Karen Read's legal team

🟥 The public perception war and trial strategy ahead

But that's not all. We also dig into:

⛳ The guy who stole Arnold Palmer's green jacket and is going to prison AND paying $3 million back to Augusta National

🔥 The $50 million Starbucks hot tea lawsuit - Lawyers react to the video of the spill

Link to the hot tea video: Starbucks ordered to pay $50M over tea burns - ABC News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAt84tPUVTo

This is legal drama meets real-world consequences-and you don't need a JD to keep up.

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📢 Poll results + YOUR questions from last week are featured

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#KarenRead #TrueCrime #ProctorFired #LaymansLawSchool #StarbucksLawsuit #MastersTheft

🎙️ Welcome to the Layman's Law School Podcast!

Where legal talk meets Southern charm, humor, and straight-shooting insight. We're a team of Georgia trial lawyers breaking down the legal news headlines, untangling personal injury law, and sharing real courtroom stories-without the confusing legalese.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not legal advice, and listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contact an attorney for advice on your specific case.

NOTE TO OUR VIEWERS

The attorneys of Layman's Law School are full-time trial lawyers who break down high-profile cases to make legal concepts accessible. While we aim for thorough discussions, we're not full-time YouTubers, and our busy legal schedules mean we may not cover every single detail of a case. Please note the recording date for context. Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the engagement-just keep it civil!

CONNECT WITH US

📸 Instagram:instagram.com/AugustaAttorneys

👍 Facebook: facebook.com/hawklawgroup

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🌐 Website: hawklawgroup.com

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Video Chapters

0:00 – Welcome back to Layman's Law School

1:00 – Masters Week: Augusta theft story (green jacket scandal)

4:30 – Why the case went federal

10:00 – $50M Starbucks tea spill case (with video analysis)

17:00 – Karen Read trial update: Retrial begins

19:00 – Proctor fired: Why it matters

22:00 – What the defense will do with Proctor's misconduct

24:00 – Sworn testimony from the first trial

27:00 – Defense strategy: Playing Proctor without being a bully

31:00 – The juror who joined Karen Read's defense

36:00 – Bias, public perception & legal gray areas

40:00 – Reasonable doubt & the real tragedy in this case

44:00 – Predictions: Manslaughter or not guilty?

45:00 – HBO Max doc vs. Netflix (and viewer reactions)

47:00 – Karen Reed's personality on trial?

48:30 – Closing thoughts & YOUR trial predictions