Karen Read

MA v. Karen Read - Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Her attorney claims she's being framed by a corrupt investigation.


Some key rulings in the Karen Read case that were deemed admissible include evidence of Karen Read's blood alcohol level, evidence of a failing relationship between Read and John O'Keefe and evidence of Read's out of court statements.
Karen Read
view of Karen Read and counsel in courtroom
After day 5 of jury selection in the Karen Read trial, 19 jurors were empaneled.
A truck with a sign that says Justice John O'Keefe Karen Read with a heart
karen read appears in court
Karen Read's attorney sits in the jury box with text overlay
The judge denies the defense's mention of third party evidence in opening statements.
karen read and john o'keefe with text ovelay
The prosecution and defense witness lists are released. The judge prohibits mention of third part in defense opening in the Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial.
Karen Read walks toward the courthouse on Day 1 of jury selection.
Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe on the monitor.
combo image of karen read and john okeefe
still from body camera with text overlay
Defense Attorneys Alan Jackson and David Yanetti object to body cam footage of the day Karen Read was re-arrested.
Karen Read is seen being booked on body camera
A judge ruled that no individual may demonstrate, in any manner, including carrying signs or placards within 200 feet of the courthouse complex during the Karen Read trial.
Protesters holding signs
The outpouring of support for Karen Read has led prosecutors to request a 'buffer zone' of 500 feet around the courthouse.