Both sides in Karen Read’s murder retrial appeared in court Thursday for a hearing before they deliver closing arguments to jurors on Friday. The hearing is known as a charge conference, where the parties hash out instructions the jury will receive before they start deliberating. Jurors weren’t present for Thursday’s proceedings.

After a month’s worth of testimony, Karen Read’s defense team and prosecution will today deliver their closing arguments. Judge Beverly J. Cannone said she wants attorneys and jurors at the ...