CANTON, Mass. — In a tense courtroom atmosphere, witness Jennifer McCabe returned to testify in the retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. After a brief pause due to Law Day festivities, McCabe faced cross-examination on multiple allegations, including claims that she misled authorities and collaborated with other witnesses.
During her testimony, McCabe maintained her credibility, denying accusations of dishonesty. She conceded, however, to having discussions about the case with others and admitted to omitting certain details when speaking with investigators in 2023.
On January 29, 2022, McCabe was with Read when they discovered O’Keefe unresponsive in a driveway in Canton. Prosecutors allege that Read, in a drunken state, reversed her SUV into O’Keefe, an assertion her defense contends is part of a larger conspiracy to frame her. They argue that O’Keefe was assaulted at a party and left unconscious outside.
McCabe recalled a critical moment when she heard Read exclaim to a first responder, “I hit him, I hit him, I hit him,” shortly after they found O’Keefe. However, under defense attorney Alan Jackson’s scrutiny, questions arose about whether McCabe had conveyed the same message during her previous testimony before a grand jury in 2022. Jackson pointed out that McCabe had framed Read’s comments as questions rather than admissions of guilt.
McCabe strongly countered Jackson’s suggestion, affirming, “I can tell you with 100% accuracy, she screamed, ‘I hit him, I hit him, I hit him.’”
This trial marks Read’s second attempt to resolve the case after her first trial ended in a mistrial last July due to jurors being deadlocked. The outcome of the current trial remains closely watched as both the prosecution and defense aim to establish their narratives regarding the tragic incident involving O’Keefe.
As the retrial continues, the courtroom has become a focal point of public interest, reflecting the complexities and emotional weight of the case. McCabe’s testimony is poised to play a crucial role in determining the next steps in Read’s legal battle.
The story is developing as the trial progresses, and further testimonies are expected to provide more insights into the events surrounding O’Keefe’s death.
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