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Live Coverage: Key Hearing in Karen Read Case to Argue Dismissal of Two Charges

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Boston — In a pivotal development in the high-profile case of Karen Read, a Massachusetts judge is slated to consider a motion to dismiss two of the charges against her later today. The legal proceedings have captured widespread attention, focusing on the tragic January incident that led to the death of 35-year-old Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors have charged Read with manslaughter and motor vehicle homicide, among other offenses, after O’Keefe was found unresponsive in the Canton area during a snowstorm. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The case has raised … Read more

Law Professor Analyzes Challenges Ahead for Karen Read’s Defense Team in Motion to Dismiss Case

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Boston, MA – Facing serious homicide charges, Karen Read’s defense attorneys are bracing for a challenging legal fight. Read, 41, has been charged with the fatal shooting of her former romantic partner, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The tragic incident, which occurred on January 29 in Canton, Massachusetts, during a severe snowstorm, has sent ripples through the local community and law enforcement. Amidst an onslaught of media coverage and public interest, Read’s legal team is pushing to have the charges dismissed. Legal experts, however, are skeptical about the prospects of such a motion succeeding. According … Read more

Karen Read Set for 2025 Retrial Amid High Tensions and Legal Challenges

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DEDHAM, Mass. — Karen Read, the Mansfield woman accused of fatally injuring her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, after a party in 2022, will face a retrial in January 2025. This decision comes three weeks after her initial high-profile murder trial concluded with a jury unable to reach a unanimous decision, resulting in a mistrial. During a brief court session Monday, Judge Beverly Cannone scheduled the retrial for Jan. 27, preceded by a final pre-trial conference on Jan. 14. Read is also expected to return to Norfolk Superior Court on Aug. 9 for oral arguments … Read more

Karen Read Faces Court Again Amidst Contentious Legal Arguments Following Mistrial in Boyfriend’s Death Case

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BOSTON — Karen Read appeared in a Boston courtroom Monday, marking her first appearance since a mistrial was declared in her high-profile murder case involving her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. The trial, which spanned two months, ended abruptly when the jury could not reach a unanimous decision, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on the fifth day of deliberations. In January 2022, Read was accused of fatally striking John O’Keefe with her SUV during a snowstorm and subsequently leaving the scene. O’Keefe, a 16-year veteran of the Boston police, was later found outside … Read more