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Karen Read Seeks Dismissal of Murder Charge After Jury’s Alleged Unanimous Not Guilty Decision

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CANTON, Mass. — Karen Read, who faces charges for the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has requested the dismissal of two of the three charges against her. This motion comes after a mistrial was declared last week in a case that has captured widespread attention. The charges include murder in the second degree and manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The mistrial, declared by Judge Beverly Cannone, left lingering questions as to the jury’s stance, which was not publicly disclosed. According to legal documents filed in Norfolk Superior … Read more

Karen Read May Face Retrial Despite Unanimous Jury Acquittal on Murder Charge

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BOSTON — Karen Read may face a new trial in the death of her boyfriend, although the prospect of her facing murder charges seems increasingly unlikely. After days of deliberations ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury on some charges, all jurors were united in acquitting Read of the murder charge related to the accident that led to her boyfriend’s death. The legal drama unfolded when Read, caught in a legal battle over her involvement in the fatal accident that killed her boyfriend, a police officer named John O’Keefe, was found by the … Read more

Jury Stalled in High-Profile Karen Read Trial as Deliberations Stretch into Weekend

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DEDHAM, Mass. — In a significant turn of events during the trial of Karen Read, the jury, currently deliberating charges linked to the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, informed the court on Friday that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision. Despite this, Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone instructed the jurors to continue their discussions, emphasizing the need for thorough deliberation after receiving their note shortly before noon. The jury’s message conveyed their exhaustive efforts and diligent review of the vast amount of evidence presented during the trial, yet highlighted … Read more

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Karen Read Case After Jury Deadlock

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Boston, Massachusetts — A dramatic turn unfolded in the murder trial of Karen Read as a mistrial was declared Monday due to the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous decision after five days of deliberations. The decision came after intense media scrutiny and substantial efforts from presiding Judge Beverly Cannone to protect the jury from external influences throughout the proceedings. Stretching from the end of April to early July, the trial garnered substantial public and media attention, raising discussions about the pressures faced by jurors in high-profile cases. Despite the pervasive coverage, the identities of … Read more