Jury Selection Nears Completion in High-Profile Trial of Karen Read, Accused in Death of Boston Police Officer
As jury selection advanced for Karen Read’s second trial, 12 jurors were carefully chosen over six days in a Boston courtroom, reflecting the complexities involved in this highly publicized case. Read, aged 45, faces serious charges including second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death. The incident in question involves the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, reportedly occurring after Read backed her SUV into him following a night out. The process of jury selection saw a net gain of … Read more