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Jurors found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder in the retrial for the death of her boyfriend, officer John O'Keefe, but guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence .
Karen Read could be convicted of just drunk driving as jurors apparently remained at odds over one count and received a new, easier-to-follow verdict slip from the judge.
Karen Read's legal team credited for her acquittal in the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe, with experts predicting the high-profile case will boost the attorneys' careers nationwide.
Karen Read spoke outside of Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham Massachusetts on Wednesday, moments after being acquitted on the most serious charges in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Karen Read trial closing arguments Read is accused of hitting and killing O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV and leaving him to die in the snow during a blizzard in January 2022. Special prosecutor Hank ...
A jubilant Karen Read said “no one has fought harder” to find the truth behind the death of her Boston cop boyfriend in her first words after she was found not guilty Wednesday of killing him ...
Karen Read found guilty on OUI, not guilty of murder — share your reactions After days of deliberations, the jury found Karen Read guilty on an OUI charge, but acquitted her of murder.
The defense in Karen Read's second murder trial has rested its case. Now, it's deliberation time for the jury. Read, 45, is accused of killing her boyfriend, Braintree native and Boston police ...
Karen Read’s probation sentence includes alcohol course, temporary loss of driver’s license By Nick Stoico Globe Staff,Updated June 26, 2025, 11:39 a.m.
Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend – bringing a dramatic end to her retrial in John O’Keefe’s 2022 death.
Karen Read investigator, prosecutor called to appear in separate murder case By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated July 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Fired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, seen here in Karen Read’s first trial in 2024, is appealing his termination. (Greg Derr/Pool photo) ...