NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Public Radio
By PAIGE SUTHERLAND
Thursday Aug. 20, 11:30 AM:
In day three of the St. Paul’s rape trial in Concord, the alleged victim pushed back against the defense’s aggressive questioning.
The 16-year-old former freshman at the elite prep school was on the stand for more than 8 hours before being dismissed at around 11 a.m.
When J.W. Carney, a high profile defense lawyer who represented mobster Whitey Bulger, asked the alleged victim about her interview with Concord Police last June, the accuser repeatedly asked to see the transcript before answering.
She also made sure Carney read the entire script including all the “umms and likes.” When she repeatedly told Carney to rephrase the question or tried to elaborate on answers, Carney raised his voice and ordered the judge to have her answer his questions with a yes or no. But the judge said she had a right to explain herself.
And when pushed on why she was dazed after the alleged incident with then senior Owen Labrie – she broke down.
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