Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial in boyfriend's death

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Karen Read not guilty of murder at second trial, gets slap on the wrist for drunk driving after years-long legal battle

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Jury Finds Karen Read Not Guilty Of Killing John O’Keefe

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Karen Read's defense makes last-minute request as jury deliberates on murder charges for a second time

Key prosecution witnesses in Karen Read trial call verdict "devastating miscarriage of justice"

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A Norfolk County jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, following a retrial that lasted nearly two months with testimony from dozens of witnesses.

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A Norfolk County jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, following a retrial that lasted nearly two months with testimony from dozens of witnesses.

Read was convicted only of operating under the influence of liquor and sentenced to one year of probation. She was acquitted of the more serious charges that could have resulted in a life sentence for second-degree murder.

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Read was convicted only of operating under the influence of liquor and sentenced to one year of probation. She was acquitted of the more serious charges that could have resulted in a life sentence for second-degree murder.

The prosecution alleged Read fatally struck O'Keefe with her SUV during a drunken argument after dropping him off at a party, citing vehicle data showing her Lexus accelerating backward at 24 mph and broken taillight pieces found at the scene.

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The prosecution alleged Read fatally struck O'Keefe with her SUV during a drunken argument after dropping him off at a party, citing vehicle data showing her Lexus accelerating backward at 24 mph and broken taillight pieces found at the scene.

Defense attorneys argued that O'Keefe was beaten, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a conspiracy by law enforcement to frame Read, pointing to the absence of eyewitness accounts and challenging the forensic evidence through expert testimony.

Defense attorneys argued that O'Keefe was beaten, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a conspiracy by law enforcement to frame Read, pointing to the absence of eyewitness accounts and challenging the forensic evidence through expert testimony.

The case attracted national attention, with daily crowds of supporters outside the courthouse. Read's loyalists celebrated the verdict by singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and cheering loudly enough to be heard inside the courtroom.

The case attracted national attention, with daily crowds of supporters outside the courthouse. Read's loyalists celebrated the verdict by singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and cheering loudly enough to be heard inside the courtroom.

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who led the investigation, was fired between trials after revelations of crude and sexist text messages about Read, and neither prosecution nor defense called him to testify in the retrial.

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who led the investigation, was fired between trials after revelations of crude and sexist text messages about Read, and neither prosecution nor defense called him to testify in the retrial.

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Read was convicted only of operating under the influence of liquor and sentenced to one year of probation, while being acquitted of the more serious charges that could have resulted in a life sentence for second-degree murder.</span

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Read was convicted only of operating under the influence of liquor and sentenced to one year of probation, while being acquitted of the more serious charges that could have resulted in a life sentence for second-degree murder.

The prosecution alleged Read fatally struck O'Keefe with her SUV during a drunken argument after dropping him off at a party, citing vehicle data showing her Lexus accelerating backward at 24 mph and broken taillight pieces found at the scene.</span

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Defense attorneys argued O'Keefe was beaten, bitten by a dog and left outside in a conspiracy by law enforcement to frame Read, pointing to the absence of eyewitness accounts and challenging the forensic evidence through expert testimony.</span

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Defense attorneys argued O'Keefe was beaten, bitten by a dog and left outside in a conspiracy by law enforcement to frame Read, pointing to the absence of eyewitness accounts and challenging the forensic evidence through expert testimony.

The case attracted national attention and daily crowds of supporters outside the courthouse, with Read's pink-clad loyalists celebrating the verdict by singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and cheering loudly enough to be heard inside the courtroom.</span

The case attracted national attention and daily crowds of supporters outside the courthouse, with Read's pink-clad loyalists celebrating the verdict by singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and cheering loudly enough to be heard inside the courtroom.

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who led the investigation, was fired between trials after revelations of crude and sexist text messages about Read, and neither prosecution nor defense called him to testify in the retrial.</span

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This is a devastating miscarriage of justice that fails John O'Keefe and his family. The evidence clearly showed Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of heavy drinking, as supported by vehicle data, broken taillight debris, and her own admissions at the scene. Celebrity lawyers and conspiracy theories shouldn't override solid forensic evidence.

This is a devastating miscarriage of justice that fails John O'Keefe and his family. The evidence clearly showed Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of heavy drinking, as supported by vehicle data, broken taillight debris, and her own admissions at the scene. Celebrity lawyers and conspiracy theories shouldn't override solid forensic evidence.

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This verdict reflects justice for an innocent woman who was railroaded by a corrupt investigation. The prosecution's case fell apart without their disgraced lead investigator, and expert testimony proved there was no collusion at all. Read was framed by law enforcement officers who needed a convenient outsider to blame rather than investigate their colleagues.

This verdict reflects justice for an innocent woman who was railroaded by a corrupt investigation. The prosecution's case fell apart without their disgraced lead investigator, and expert testimony proved there was no collusion at all. Read was framed by law enforcement officers who needed a convenient outsider to blame rather than investigate their colleagues.

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This is a devastating miscarriage of justice that fails John O'Keefe and his family. The evidence clearly showed Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of heavy drinking, as supported by vehicle data, broken taillight debris, and her admissions at the scene. Celebrity lawyers and conspiracy theories shouldn't override solid forensic evidence.

This is a devastating miscarriage of justice that fails John O'Keefe and his family. The evidence clearly showed Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of heavy drinking, as supported by vehicle data, broken taillight debris, and her admissions at the scene. Celebrity lawyers and conspiracy theories shouldn't override solid forensic evidence.

Karen Read Acquitted of Murder in Police Officer's Death

Karen Read Acquitted of Murder in Police Officer's Death

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