Amid Jury Deliberation, Karen Read Offers Encouragement to Bullied Child Outside Courthouse

NORFOLK, Mass. — As the jury deliberates the fate of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, she utilizes breaks in the proceedings to connect with supporters who congregate outside the Norfolk County Superior Courthouse. The supporters, many clad in pink, have been a constant presence throughout the trial which has garnered significant media attention due to underlying issues of police mistrust and intense online speculation. Read, a 44-year-old resident of Mansfield, faces charges of second-degree murder among other accusations. Prosecutors allege she fatally struck John O’Keefe with her SUV outside a Canton residence on … Read more