13 h. ago Karen Read Acquitted of Murder and Manslaughter in Retrial: What We Know

A jury found Ms. Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter on Wednesday in the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in 2022. Her first trial last year ended in a mistrial.

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14 h. ago Karen Read Acquitted in Murder Trial Over Boyfriend’s Death Outside Boston

A jury cleared Ms. Read of charges related to the 2022 death of John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, and convicted her only of drunken driving, in a trial that attracted wide attention.

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14 h. ago Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial on police officer boyfriend's death

Prosecutors alleged Read hit her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car outside another officer's home in January 2022 and then left him to die there during a blizzard.

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14 h. ago Karen Read found guilty on OUI, not guilty of murder — share your reactions

After days of deliberations, the jury found Karen Read guilty on an OUI charge, but acquitted her of murder. The post Karen Read found guilty on OUI, not guilty of murder — share your reactions appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Murder in Boyfriend’s Death Outside Boston

A jury cleared Ms. Read of charges related to the 2022 death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, and convicted her only of drunken driving, in a trial that attracted wide attention.

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15 h. ago LIVE: Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial: ABC News Live

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15 h. ago Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial

Karen Read's retrial concludes with a verdict on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of officer John O'Keefe during a blizzard.

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15 h. ago How did a ceiling fan become a leading visual in the Karen Read murder trial?

The overhead fan in Norfolk Superior Court’s Courtroom 25 has been described by some Karen Read trialwatchers as “oddly mesmerizing” and “David Lynch-coded.” The post How did a ceiling fan become a leading visual in the Karen Read murder trial? appeared first on Boston.com.

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30 h. ago Karen Read's bold media blitz might be working as jury zeroes in on lesser charge: expert

Karen Read's murder trial now rests with the jury, which appears focused on a drunken driving charge after prosecutors played clips of her discussing spiking her own drinks.

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54 h. ago Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

Karen Read murder trial deliberations compared to other high-profile cases like OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, and Alex Murdaugh.

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68 h. ago Karen Read's defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder charge

Jurors begin first full day of deliberations in Karen Read's murder retrial for the alleged hit-and-run death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe in 2022

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69 h. ago Livestream: Wait for a verdict continues in Karen Read murder trial

Jury deliberations resume Monday in Read’s murder retrial as the wait for a verdict continues.  The post Livestream: Wait for a verdict continues in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Experts weigh in on key moments that could decide Karen Read's fate in murder trial

Karen Read's fate in jurors' hands following month-long retrial with dramatic dashcam footage, expert testimony challenging vehicle collision theory, and powerful closing arguments.

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5 d. ago Livestream: Closing arguments in Karen Read’s murder retrial

The lawyers will make their closing pitches Friday before the jury begins its deliberations to decide Karen Read’s fate. The post Livestream: Closing arguments in Karen Read’s murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments

During Thursday’s charge conference, Judge Beverly Cannone and the attorneys will discuss the instructions to be given to jurors as they begin their deliberations. The post Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Karen Read judge cuts off witness who sends 'happy birthday' wish to 10

Biomechanical engineer testifies injuries inconsistent with taillight impact in Karen Read murder case, after judge interrupts his birthday message.

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7 d. ago Livestream: Final defense witness back on the stand in Karen Read trial

According to biomechanics expert Andrew Rentschler, the abrasions on John O’Keefe’s arm weren’t consistent with contacting the taillight on Read’s SUV. The post Livestream: Final defense witness back on the stand in Karen Read trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Livestream: Defense forensic pathologist returns to the stand in Karen Read trial

During a stop-and-start day Monday, Judge Beverly Cannone repeatedly emphasized efficiency and suggested she regretted giving jurors a bonus day off last week. The post Livestream: Defense forensic pathologist returns to the stand in Karen Read trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Defense attorney's dramatic courtroom move has legal experts talking in Karen Read murder trial

Special prosecutor Hank Brennan admits evidence mistake in Karen Read's murder retrial as defense requests mistrial, with legal experts divided on whether the error was intentional

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9 d. ago Defense expert delivers devastating blow to prosecution theory in Karen Read murder trial as case nears end

Crash reconstructionist returns to stand in Karen Read's murder retrial as judge weighs additional expert testimony about injuries that killed John O'Keefe

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