Karen Read Murder Trial in Limbo as Jury Struggles to Overcome Deep Divisions

DEDHAM, Mass. — After a long and contentious 10-week trial, a Massachusetts jury remains unable to decide the fate of Karen Read, accused in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe. Deliberations have stretched over 23 hours, during which jurors have found themselves at an impasse, unable to align their deeply held convictions into a unanimous decision. The deadlock persisted despite a directive from Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone, who on Monday issued a last-ditch instruction known as a “Tuey-Rodriguez” for the jury to attempt one final round of deliberations. If … Read more