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