17 h. ago Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge

Expert witnesses clash in Karen Read's murder trial over whether her Lexus struck Officer John O'Keefe, with a retired judge noting jurors view them skeptically.

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32 h. ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Luigi Mangione's request, Karen Read's defense, Bryan Kohberger's witnesses

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38 h. ago 'Cannon' test boosts Karen Read’s defense, showing taillight damage consistent with thrown bar glass

ARCCA crash reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe testifies in Karen Read's murder retrial that damage to her taillight was consistent with a thrown glass.

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41 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony

Testifying Wednesday, Canton snowplow driver Brian Loughran denied he'd been intimidated into giving testimony favorable to Read's defense. The post Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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49 h. ago Karen Read denies noticing confrontation between deceased boyfriend and ATF agent hours before death

Karen Read tells reporters she didn't notice tensions between John O'Keefe and Brian Higgins at the Waterfall Bar and Grille shortly before O'Keefe's death.

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55 h. ago N.Y. man allegedly called in bomb threats to Brookline hotel flying Palestinian flag, police say

The man allegedly asked if the hotel was a “Jew free zone” and said that he would “make sure something blows up,” according to police. The post N.Y. man allegedly called in bomb threats to Brookline hotel flying Palestinian flag, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Karen Read defense gets boost as plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during Boston cop death case

Karen Read's defense gains momentum as plow driver testifies he did not see a body where prosecutors allege she left her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, to die in the snow.

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3 d. ago Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest

Etel Haxhiaj is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with a police officer. Body camera footage released by the city does not appear to show the councilor striking an officer. The post Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Police investigate woman’s death after body found near East Boston trail

Officers found the woman’s body near the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway rail trail just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, police said. The post Police investigate woman’s death after body found near East Boston trail appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Critical witness puts case against Karen Read 'on life support,' lawyer says

During Karen Read's murder retrial, testimony from Sgt. Nicholas Barros challenges the condition of the SUV taillight linked to the 2022 death of John O'Keefe.

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3 d. ago Plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during crucial hours in Karen Read murder trial

During testimony, Brian Loughran described driving a plow truck past 34 Fairview Road in a blizzard and noted a parked Ford Edge SUV not usually seen there.

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4 d. ago Karen Read’s silence in murder trial raises stakes for defense

The decision not to call Karen Read to testify in her second murder trial could impact the jury's perception amid damaging interview clips shown by the prosecution.

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4 d. ago Kelly Dever denies seeing key figures near Karen Read’s vehicle in 'disaster' testimony: expert

A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.

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5 d. ago Lead detective’s text messages cast shadow over Karen Read murder trial

Texts from detective Michael Proctor in Karen Read's murder trial raise questions about investigative bias, with implications for the prosecution's strategy.

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5 d. ago Police looking for 3 women who allegedly threw rocks at car in Roxbury

One of the women also repeatedly smashed the windshield with a rock in her hand, causing it to shatter, police said. The post Police looking for 3 women who allegedly threw rocks at car in Roxbury appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say

The two victims were found with gunshot wounds after Boston police officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. May 24. The post 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report

The former sergeant, who was in charge of the officer, helped him draft a false arrest report after the officer assaulted a man at Ashmont Station. The post Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Karen Read sells home and taps retirement fund to pay mounting legal bills in murder retrial

Facing life in prison, Karen Read turns to crowdfunding to cover $5 million legal fees in her second murder trial, highlighting the financial burden of high-profile cases.

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7 d. ago Mother of slain Boston police officer sends wordless message to Karen Read in courtroom showdown

In Karen Read's retrial, family tensions rise as John O'Keefe's mother and Read's father show differing courtroom demeanors, impacting public perception.

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8 d. ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Karen Read's defense debut, Super Bowl murder, Menendez trading cards

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