17 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues after an emotional day of testimony

Jurors on Wednesday heard testimony from the mother of Read’s boyfriend, slain Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. The post Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues after an emotional day of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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40 h. ago Livestream: Kerry Roberts back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial

Kerry Roberts is back on the stand Wednesday after testifying about the frantic search for John O'Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022. The post Livestream: Kerry Roberts back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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55 h. ago Karen Read retrial: Defense calls Proctor a ‘cancer’ as prosecutors hammer ‘science and data’

The prosecution and defense offered vastly different facts and theories as Read's second murder trial got underway Tuesday. The post Karen Read retrial: Defense calls Proctor a ‘cancer’ as prosecutors hammer ‘science and data’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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64 h. ago Livestream: Watch opening statements in Karen Read’s murder retrial

Jurors will get a glimpse into the arguments for Read's guilt or innocence when both sides make their opening statements Tuesday. The post Livestream: Watch opening statements in Karen Read’s murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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66 h. ago Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements are Tuesday. Here’s a quick primer on the case.

Karen Read’s highly anticipated retrial is about to begin. This is what you need to know. The post Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements are Tuesday. Here’s a quick primer on the case. appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Karen Read judge grants defense video access, allows dog bite experts – with limits

Judge issues key rulings in Karen Read murder retrial, granting defense access to surveillance video and allowing expert testimony on potential dog bites.

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7 d. ago Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff

Massachusetts court holds its last hearing ahead of Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in 2022.

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8 d. ago Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial

The countdown is on to Karen Read's second murder trial, and she and her lawyers are back at Norfolk Superior Court Wednesday to tie up some loose ends. The post Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps

Opening statements in Read’s highly anticipated retrial are reportedly slated for next Tuesday, April 22. The post Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, revving up 2nd murder trial in death of John O'Keefe

All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements. The case had needed just two more jurors since Friday came to a close with 16 of 18 selected.

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1 week ago Murder defendant Karen Read says she would've 'cheered' OJ Simpson verdict as she prepares for 2nd trial

Karen Read says she would've "cheered" the OJ Simpson verdict if it happened today, in a reversal from her original reaction to his double murder trial.

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2 w. ago The Supreme Court denied Karen Read’s request to pause her retrial. What comes next?

The nation's highest court could decide later this month whether to take up Read's double jeopardy claims. The post The Supreme Court denied Karen Read’s request to pause her retrial. What comes next? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court declines to stop Karen Read retrial for murder

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read's emergency request to stay her state murder trial. No explanation was given for the denial of the request.

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2 w. ago Karen Read asks Supreme Court justice for emergency stay of trial with jury selection underway

Karen Read's legal team is asking for her second murder trial to be put on pause pending a petition to the Supreme Court arguing she is facing double jeopardy.

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2 w. ago Karen Read’s retrial is almost here. This is some of the most hotly debated evidence in her case. 

Nothing in Karen Read's murder case escapes debate, but some pieces of evidence have faced more scrutiny than others. The post Karen Read’s retrial is almost here. This is some of the most hotly debated evidence in her case.  appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read murder trial: Jury selection resumes Monday with six seats to fill

Court officials have said they’re aiming for a total of 16 jurors, including four alternates. The post Karen Read murder trial: Jury selection resumes Monday with six seats to fill appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read's second trial heads into weekend without full jury seated

Ten of 16 jurors have been selected for Karen Read's second murder trial in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe as the court breaks for its first weekend.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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