Karen Read

MA v. Karen Read - Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe in her retrial after her first ended with a mistrial.


After day 5 of jury selection in the Karen Read trial, 19 jurors were empaneled.
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A truck with a sign that says Justice John O'Keefe Karen Read with a heart
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Karen Read's attorney sits in the jury box with text overlay
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The judge denies the defense's mention of third party evidence in opening statements.
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karen read and john o'keefe with text ovelay
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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.
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Karen Read walks toward the courthouse on Day 1 of jury selection.
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Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe on the monitor.
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still from body camera with text overlay
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Defense Attorneys Alan Jackson and David Yanetti object to body cam footage of the day Karen Read was re-arrested.
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Karen Read is seen being booked on body camera
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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.
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Protesters holding signs
The outpouring of support for Karen Read has led prosecutors to request a 'buffer zone' of 500 feet around the courthouse.
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Karen Read sits in court during a motions hearing
Karen Read sits in court
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Karen Read sits in court during a hearing
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Crime scene expert Dr. Kenny Kinsey discusses the physical evidence related to the Karen Read case.
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Karen Read's defense is trying to prove a conspiracy by police but they need to get more information and want access to phone records.
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Karen Read in court for a pretrial hearing on March 20, 2024.
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Karen Read sits in court
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Karen Read is expected in court for a hearing on Wednesday. Also, experts discuss the prosecution currently being under a federal investigation.
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karen read appears in court
Karen Read sits in court
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GFX highlighting Karen Read and John O'Keefe's relationship.
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karen read appears in court
Karen Read sits in court
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