Final Pretrial Hearing in Karen Read Case Surfaces as Defense Cries Cover-Up, Awaits Second Murder Trial
Canton, Mass. — The case involving Karen Read, accused of the January 2022 vehicular homicide of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has returned to Norfolk Superior Court for what could potentially be the last pretrial hearing. Judge Beverly Cannone is tasked with resolving several major motions before embarking on a slated second trial. On Wednesday, a significant development preceded this court session as Michael Proctor, a former Massachusetts State Police Trooper and the lead investigator in the case, was dismissed due to misconduct discovered during the initial trial. Read, who has consistently maintained her innocence, … Read more