Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson denied the request Wednesday without explanation, allowing jury selection for Read’s retrial to continue unimpeded. Fifteen jurors had been seated by day’s end Wednesday, with court officials aiming for a total of 16.

The U.S. Supreme Court will not delay Karen Read's second murder trial on claims of double jeopardy, setting the stage for opening statements to be presented next week.

Karen Read asked the nation's highest court for a stay of her retrial while she waits to see if the court will overturn two charges against her.