Dynamis Partner Eric Rosen Featured on WBZ Channel 4 Discussing the “Karen Read” Murder Case

Karen Read Case: Eric Rosen Went on WBZ TV4 to Warn Against the Risks of Speaking Out During Trial

In the ongoing legal saga involving Karen Read, questions are swirling not just around the facts of the case—but also around the defendant’s decision to speak publicly while under indictment. CBS News Boston recently covered the issue, spotlighting how Read’s media appearances, including an interview for an upcoming documentary, may affect her defense. Dynamis LLP partner Eric Rosen weighed in with a sharp legal perspective.

Rosen, a former federal prosecutor, made one thing clear: it’s almost always a mistake for defendants to talk to the media before trial. “It is almost never a good idea,” he told CBS. He pointed out a key danger: public statements are short, often oversimplified, and easily twisted. When a defendant speaks out, even with good intentions, they risk creating inconsistencies—especially as the story evolves and new facts surface.

According to Rosen, these inconsistencies don’t just raise eyebrows—they can become central to the prosecution’s strategy. If what’s said in public doesn’t match what’s said in court, prosecutors can seize on that and paint the defendant as unreliable. In high-profile cases, where media coverage is intense, the risk only multiplies.

He also raised a deeper concern: if someone is innocent, they may feel confident telling their story early and often. But legal cases aren’t tried in the court of public opinion. They’re decided in courtrooms, where every word is weighed. The more a defendant talks, the more exposure they give prosecutors to mine and use later.

Rosen’s comments serve as a stark warning for defendants navigating both the legal system and the media spotlight: the smartest move isn’t to speak louder—it’s to let your legal team do the talking.

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