According to the lawsuit, Cowens and Shepard entered Dublin Knives on April 13, 2023 while responding to a call of a robbery, did not present a warrant and began searching Chopra's store and seizing guns, switch blades and other inventory.
Karen Read expressed her feelings of distress during her legal battle, stating, 'This is no life. I'm not in prison, but this is no life. I'm stressed every day. I'm waiting for the next shoe to drop.' This illustrates the anxiety she feels while facing the charges against her, emphasizing her emotional turmoil and the uncertainty of her future as she awaits a retrial.