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.


Karen Read and her attorney spoke to media outside the courthouse.
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Attorney Alan Jackson makes arguments during hearing for Karen Read
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Karen Read appears in court with her attorneys
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Karen Read appears in court
Prosecutor Adam Lally speaks at motion hearing for Karen Read
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Defense attorney David Yannetti speaks at a motions hearing for Karen Read
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Alan Jackson speaks at motion hearing for Karen Read
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Photo of Karen Read, John O'Keefe and a third person whose face is blurred
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On the Docket: MA v. Karen Read

Read is charged with hitting her police officer boyfriend and leaving him to die, but her attorneys say evidence points to another suspect. More

April 14, 2023

Defense statement for Karen Read
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Defense evidence in Karen Read case
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Photo of Officer John O'Keefe in uniform