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Cheers Erupt as Karen Read Acquitted of Murder Charges; Found Guilty of Drunken Driving

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DEDHAM, Mass. — A jury acquitted Karen Read of charges related to the 2022 death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, on June 18. The decision came after a lengthy deliberation of more than 22 hours since the jury began its discussions on June 13. Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter, while she was convicted on a lesser charge of driving under the influence. As the verdict was announced, a crowd of supporters outside the courtroom erupted in celebration, with cheers filling the air along with expressions of … Read more

Pennsylvania Enforces ‘Paul Miller’s Law’ Banning Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving

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Philadelphia, Pa. — A new law banning all handheld cellphone use while driving takes effect Thursday in Pennsylvania, marking a significant step towards enhancing road safety. The legislation, known as “Paul Miller’s Law,” responds to the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly involving the use of cellphones. Named in memory of Paul Miller, a 21-year-old who lost his life to a distracted driver in 2010, the law expands previous regulations that only prohibited texting while behind the wheel. Under the new rules, any use of handheld devices is forbidden, even when drivers are stopped at … Read more