Karen Read's second murder trial began Tuesday with a prosecutor saying the defendant's own words will bolster evidence that she killed her police officer boyfriend three years ago and a defense ...

Counsel sometimes claim that the parties each know the other’s position only too well, making opening statements unnecessary. Or they will sometimes say that opening statements use too much valuable ...

Joleen Youngers says cases aren’t won during opening statements, but the path to win can “definitely” be laid in those opening moments with a jury. Youngers, a plaintiff-side personal injury and civil ...