Karen Read Murder Trial Captivates Nation, Crowds Gather as Jury Deliberates High-Profile Case

Boston, MA — The trial of Karen Read, accused in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, has captured the public’s attention, with crowds regularly gathering outside the courthouse. The case, drawing on divisive emotions and legal complexities, now rests in the hands of a deliberating jury. The 44-year-old former adjunct professor and equity analyst stands accused of second-degree murder, among other charges, following a tragic incident that took place after a night out drinking. According to the prosecution, Read is alleged to have fatally struck O’Keefe with her vehicle … Read more