Judge Beverly J. Cannone approved a motion to allow New York City attorney Robert Alessi to join Read’s defense team as she prepares for retrial in her criminal case in Norfolk Superior Court, records show.

The newest member of Karen Read’s defense team is a New York City-based attorney who typically represents businesses in environmental and financial fights and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The high-powered defense for Karen Read is bolstering its lineup of attorneys as they prepare for a new murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend.

Judge Beverly Cannone sided with Karen Read’s lawyers, agreeing prosecutors' requests did not meet the legal requirements.

Karen Read’s defense has filed a motion in Norfolk Superior Court to add a new out-of-state lawyer to her defense team for her upcoming trial.