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Karen Read Trial Teeters on the Brink of a Mistrial as Jury Deliberations Extend into Fourth Day

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Boston, MA — As jury deliberations in the trial of Karen Read extend into their fourth day, speculation grows about the possibility of a hung jury and a consequent mistrial. Read is accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV in January 2022 and then fleeing the scene. The defense contends that Read was wrongfully implicated in the incident. The case, which emerged from a tragic night after the couple had been bar hopping, has captured significant public and legal interest. Discussions around the likelihood of a mistrial were … Read more

Amid Jury Deliberation, Karen Read Offers Encouragement to Bullied Child Outside Courthouse

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NORFOLK, Mass. — As the jury deliberates the fate of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, she utilizes breaks in the proceedings to connect with supporters who congregate outside the Norfolk County Superior Courthouse. The supporters, many clad in pink, have been a constant presence throughout the trial which has garnered significant media attention due to underlying issues of police mistrust and intense online speculation. Read, a 44-year-old resident of Mansfield, faces charges of second-degree murder among other accusations. Prosecutors allege she fatally struck John O’Keefe with her SUV outside a Canton residence on … Read more

Tense Moments and Deliberations Extend into Third Day at Karen Read Murder Trial in Dedham

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Dedham, Massachusetts – The trial of Karen Read, accused of murder, enters its third intense day of jury deliberations, leaving the town on edge. The courtroom has become a battleground for legal debates, particularly surrounding the fairness of the verdict slips presented to the jury. On Wednesday, disputes peaked when defense attorney Alan Jackson raised concerns directly to Judge Beverly Cannone about the absence of a “not guilty” option for lesser charges including motor vehicle homicide and involuntary manslaughter faced by Read. Jackson pointed out that, despite prior discussions, amendments promised were not made to … Read more

Intense Preparations Begin as Karen Read’s Murder Trial Looms: Last-Minute Motions and Jury Selection Raise the Stakes

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DEDMHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – The upcoming murder trial of Karen Read, who stands accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, has attracted significant public attention. Attorneys on both sides are now in the midst of final preparations before the trial begins in a matter of days. As jury selection is set to commence on April 16, Judge Beverly Cannone is expected to address approximately 40 motions put forth by the prosecution and defense on Friday. Some of the motions raised in the case come as no surprise, given the high stakes involved. Attorney Katherine Loftus predicts … Read more