2 h. ago Probe of town police in Karen Read case finds no sign of 'conspiracy to frame' slain officer's girlfriend

An independent agency found no evidence of a cover-up by the police department in Canton, Massachusetts, in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

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13 h. ago Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial

Court officials have said they aim to seat a total of 16 jurors for the upcoming trial, including four alternates. The post Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago Here’s what the Canton police audit had to say about Karen Read’s case

The long-awaited audit critiqued the Canton Police Department's handling of the early investigation into John O'Keefe's death. The post Here’s what the Canton police audit had to say about Karen Read’s case appeared first on Boston.com.

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26 h. ago Karen Read judge sued over 'buffer zone' keeping protesters away from courthouse

An anti-protester "buffer zone" around the Norfolk Superior Court where Karen Read is on trial in the death of John O'Keefe is challenged in a federal lawsuit.

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50 h. ago Karen Read jury selection: Dozens in pool already have an opinion on the case

Dozens of potential jurors told a Massachusetts judge they already had opinions on the Karen Read-John O'Keefe murder case before arriving in court Tuesday.

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62 h. ago These are the most anticipated witnesses in the Karen Read retrial, according to readers

See the top three witnesses Boston.com readers say they're most anticipating for the retrial. The post These are the most anticipated witnesses in the Karen Read retrial, according to readers appeared first on Boston.com.

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64 h. ago Jury selection for Karen Read’s retrial began Tuesday. It could take a while, legal experts say.

“You're going to get people who know something about the case. The question is, how much do they know?” The post Jury selection for Karen Read’s retrial began Tuesday. It could take a while, legal experts say. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

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3 d. ago Karen Read can’t point to Colin Albert as possible killer, judge rules

A skeptical Judge Beverly Cannone offered Read's lawyers a somewhat longer leash for their claims regarding two other witnesses. The post Karen Read can’t point to Colin Albert as possible killer, judge rules appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Karen Read update: Fired lead investigator on witness list for 2nd trial in Boston cop John O'Keefe's death

Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor has been named among the 150 witnesses for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

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6 d. ago Karen Read's second murder trial set to start in death of boyfriend cop: What to know

Karen Read is set to go on trial for the second time next week on murder charges in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe.

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6 d. ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger essay, Casey Anthony returns, Karen Read's new lawyer

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

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6 d. ago Karen Read trial: Juror in 1st mistrial joins defense as suspected cop killer returns to court

A Massachusetts attorney who served as an alternate juror in the mistrial of Karen Read last year has joined her defense in her second murder trial.

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6 d. ago Karen Read’s new lawyer, an alternate juror from her first trial, speaks out

“I waited for nearly a year after the mistrial, hoping the court system would work as intended to remedy some of the wrongs in this case,” Victoria Brophey George told Vanity Fair. The post Karen Read’s new lawyer, an alternate juror from her first trial, speaks out appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.

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6 d. ago A guide to the Karen Read case, as she returns to court for her second murder trial

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.

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9 d. ago Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing?

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read case have submitted their witness lists. Here's who's on them. The post Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing? appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Karen Read prosecutors requesting her messages with defense attorney

Prosecutors allege Read partly waived her attorney-client privilege with lawyer David Yannetti through her interviews with news outlets. The post Karen Read prosecutors requesting her messages with defense attorney appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Karen Read case: Docuseries finale reveals Read’s emotions as she awaited her fate

The fifth episode of “A Body in the Snow” shows a tearful Read worrying about her future and her family as jury deliberations in her first trial stretched on. The post Karen Read case: Docuseries finale reveals Read’s emotions as she awaited her fate appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read’s retrial date in question as lawyers return to court

Read’s attorneys are asking Judge Beverly Cannone to push her trial back from April 1 to April 28 as they await a decision from the federal appeals court. The post Karen Read’s retrial date in question as lawyers return to court appeared first on Boston.com.

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