9 d. ago Karen Read trial jury foreman calls on FBI to investigate Boston police officer's death

The jury foreman in Karen Read's retrial said the FBI needs to take a look into the death of Boston Police Department officer John O'Keefe.

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1 week ago Karen Read's lawyers identify exact moment prosecution 'lost the case' in murder trial

Karen Read's defense attorneys reveal the trial turning point was when prosecutor Hank Brennan made a critical error about evidence, leading to her acquittal.

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2 w. ago Michael Proctor laughs at Karen Read corruption allegations as he fights to get job back

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor said he should get his job back following the conclusion of Karen Read's trial.

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2 w. ago Mass. State Police head responds to Karen Read murder trial verdict

Col. Geoffrey Noble acknowledged the past three years have “challenged” State Police to reflect on their actions and bolster training and accountability. The post Mass. State Police head responds to Karen Read murder trial verdict appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Karen Read Acquittal Exposes Flaws in Police Practices, Supporters and Critics Say

Both sides agreed that the investigation into the death of Ms. Read’s boyfriend, a Boston police officer, was flawed and plagued by unethical and unprofessional conduct.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Karen Read trial verdict slips: These are the choices before jurors

Judge Beverly Cannone denied a defense motion to amend the verdict slips after Read’s lawyers argued one form was “unclear and otherwise confusing.” The post Karen Read trial verdict slips: These are the choices before jurors appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on

Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.

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3 w. ago Neither side in the Karen Read trial called Michael Proctor to testify. Was it the right choice?

“As it stands now, no competent defense counsel would call Mr. Proctor.” The post Neither side in the Karen Read trial called Michael Proctor to testify. Was it the right choice? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Karen Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegation

Karen Read's defense concluded with expert witness Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifying that Boston cop John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being struck by Read's SUV.

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