The jury began deliberations right after closing arguments. The jury returned three days later telling Judge Cannone they were "unable to reach a unanimous verdict." Cannone heard from lawyers for the prosecution and defense and then sent them back to deliberate further given the amount of evidence they had heard.

Attorneys held one final hearing in the Karen Read trial Thursday with Judge Beverly Cannone, setting the stage for closing arguments and the start of deliberations on Friday in the high-profile trial.