Acquitted

Karen Read Acquitted of Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Death, Jury Convicts on DUI Charge

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Dedham, Massachusetts — A jury acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The verdict was reached after approximately 22 hours of deliberation starting on June 13. The jury’s decision came nearly a year after a previous jury could not reach a consensus on whether Read was guilty in O’Keefe’s death, which occurred during a blizzard in January 2022. O’Keefe was found lying in snow after being struck by Read’s SUV. Prosecutors contended that Read left him behind to die, leading to charges that … Read more

Charges Dropped: Lexington Man Acquitted by Grand Jury in UK Student Assault Case

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Lexington, KY — A Fayette County grand jury has declined to indict a Lexington man on charges stemming from allegations of rape and attempted strangulation of a University of Kentucky student. The decision, which effectively dismisses the case, was announced on March 18. Chase McGuire, 22, faced multiple charges including five counts of first-degree rape, four counts of third-degree sodomy, one count of third-degree sexual abuse, and one count of first-degree strangulation (attempted). The allegations detailed incidents reported to have occurred on September 19, 2024, at multiple locations including an off-campus site and the William … Read more

Jailhouse Lawyer Found Guilty in New York for Unauthorized Legal Practice, Acquitted of Conspiracy

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NEW YORK — On Thursday, a federal jury in Manhattan reached a verdict against a former inmate-turned-legal advisor, finding him guilty of unauthorized law practice. This individual, previously known as a “jailhouse lawyer” during his incarceration, later charged inmates’ families for legal services. He was acquitted, however, of a related conspiracy charge. The case has attracted attention due to the unique circumstances surrounding the defendant’s transition from inmate to a purveyor of legal aid. Upon his release from prison, where he gained experience assisting fellow inmates with their legal cases, he began to offer similar … Read more