Reads

Massachusetts Judge Excludes Unrelated Murder Case From Karen Read’s Retrial as New Evidence Surfaces

by

Dedham, Massachusetts — A judge has ruled to prohibit references to an unrelated, flawed murder case during Karen Read’s retrial concerning the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. This decision comes in light of the complexities surrounding Read’s legal battles, which have been marked by accusations and confusion. The court’s ruling was prompted by ongoing concerns related to a separate case involving the death of Sandra Birchmore. Initially classified as a suicide, Birchmore’s death was later reexamined by federal investigators, leading to charges against a former Stoughton police officer, Matthew Farwell, … Read more

Jury Selection Expands for Karen Read’s Second Murder Trial in Dedham

by

DEDHAM, Mass. — The painstaking process of jury selection in the second murder trial of Karen Read will continue into Monday in Massachusetts as the court seeks to finalize the jury panel. Read, who is facing retrial under charges of murder, first underwent this legal scrutiny in a previous trial, the details of which have remained pivotal to the ongoing proceedings. As of now, the court under Judge Beverly Cannone has successfully seated 16 jurors. However, efforts are being intensified to select two additional jurors to ensure a full complement that includes alternates. Of the … Read more

Jury Selection for Karen Read’s Trial Expands as Judge Aims for 18 Members Amid Intense Scrutiny

by

Canton, Massachusetts – As the trial surrounding the tragic demise of a Boston police officer enters its critical phase, the jury selection process has reached a significant milestone with 16 jurors now chosen after eight days of meticulous interviews and deliberations, though the number is set to increase. This moment in court marks another eventful twist as the judicial system endeavors to ensure a fair and equitable trial. Karen Read, 45, faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident involving her then-boyfriend, Officer John … Read more

Final Juror Selected as Karen Read’s High-Stakes Murder Retrial Approaches Opening Statements

by

Dedham, Mass. — The retrial of Karen Read, accused in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is nearing the final stages of jury selection at Norfolk Superior Court. With a total of 15 jurors already selected by Wednesday, the trial is scheduled to begin opening statements next week, aiming to fill just one remaining seat on Thursday. Read faces several serious charges including second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. According to prosecutors, she allegedly hit O’Keefe with her Lexus SUV and then fled the scene, … Read more