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Key Insights into the Jury’s Not Guilty Verdict in Karen Read’s Second Trial

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BOSTON — A jury has acquitted Karen Read of murder in a case that has drawn significant public attention. The verdict, delivered after a second trial, has reignited discussions around the events leading to the death of John O’Keefe, whose body was found outside a house in Canton, Massachusetts, in 2022. Read, 42, had been charged with killing O’Keefe, her former boyfriend, in a case that involved intricate testimony and evidence analysis. The trial examined the events of the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, when O’Keefe was reported missing after leaving a party … Read more

Emotional Moments as Jury Receives Instructions in Karen Read’s Trial in Dedham

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Dedham, Massachusetts — Karen Read, facing serious charges in a high-profile trial, emerged from the Norfolk Superior Court on June 13, 2025, following a crucial day of jury instructions from the presiding judge. With her attorney Alan Jackson by her side, Read acknowledged supporters on her way out of the courthouse as her trial continues to attract significant public attention. The case revolves around allegations against Read, a former student accused of involvement in the death of her estranged husband. Prosecutors are putting forth evidence aimed at proving her culpability, while the defense counters, seeking … Read more

Defense Claims Police Conspiracy as Final Testimony Begins in Karen Read’s High-Profile Murder Trial

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Canton, Massachusetts — The trial of Karen Read, accused in the fatal hit-and-run of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is heading toward its conclusion as testimony wraps up this week. Read faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence, stemming from an incident in 2022 where she allegedly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die alone in the snow outside a house party. During the trial, expert witness Daniel Wolfe, a director of accident reconstruction, took the stand to present his analysis of … Read more

Key Testimony Unfolds in Karen Read’s Murder Retrial as Judge Addresses Juror Concerns

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DEDHAM, Mass. — Testimony resumed Wednesday in the murder retrial of Karen Read, as Judge Beverly Cannone called for a private consultation with each juror. The judge addressed the courtroom by indicating that an unspecified issue had arisen, which necessitated this discussion. During the proceedings, Judge Cannone reminded jurors of the importance of not discussing the case with anyone to maintain the integrity of the trial. Reports indicate that two jurors changed their seats, a move that had not occurred previously during the case. The current phase of the trial includes testimony from a brain … Read more