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Mansfield Woman Accused of Fatal SUV Incident Faces Retrial Amidst Allegations of Evidence Tampering and Witness Intimidation

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Canton, MA — The complex legal battle surrounding the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe continues to unravel, as his girlfriend, Karen Read, 44, from Mansfield, faces a retrial in January after an initial jury could not reach a verdict this July. Read stands accused of running over Officer O’Keefe with her SUV on January 29, 2022, after a night out and then abandoning him in front of a home in Canton, causing his death. She has entered a plea of not guilty. Defense attorneys insist that Read has been wrongly accused, arguing that … Read more

E-Cyclist Wins $1.6 Million Verdict After Harrowing Accident with TriMet SUV Leaves Him with Severe Injuries

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Portland, Oregon – A significant compensation of nearly $1.6 million was awarded to a man after an accident involving a TriMet SUV left him with severe injuries. The man was riding his electric bicycle when the incident occurred, resulting in deep gouges to his leg that later became infected with flesh-eating bacteria. Despite the jury’s decision, due to Oregon’s tort claim limits, the payout from TriMet, a public transport agency, will be approximately half of the awarded amount, totaling about $782,600. TriMet officials have refrained from commenting on the matter and have not indicated whether … Read more

Deadlock in Court: Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in High-Profile Trial of Woman Accused of Fatally Striking Boyfriend with SUV

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Dedham, Mass. — In a highly charged legal drama unfolding at Norfolk Superior Court, jurors have reported a deadlock in the trial of Karen Read, 48. Read stands accused of fatally injuring her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, by hitting him with her SUV during a blizzard after an evening marked by substantial alcohol consumption. The inability of the jury to reach a verdict was announced on Friday, exposing the case’s complexities and the emotional toll exacted on all parties involved. Karen Read faces charges of second-degree murder in the January death of her boyfriend, … Read more

Man Upgraded to Attempted Murder Charges for Intentionally Crashing SUV into Police Car, Leaving Officer Seriously Injured

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ROUND LAKE, Ill. – Charges of attempted murder have been upgraded for a man accused of intentionally crashing into a police car in Round Lake, leaving the officer seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 15 when a Round Lake police officer was traveling northbound on Cedar Lake Road. Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 28, of Round Lake, was driving southbound on Cedar Lake Road and suddenly swerved his SUV into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with the police squad. The officer was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. After the crash, multiple police officers and firefighters … Read more