US EditionKaren Read found not guilty of murder in retrial on police officer boyfriend's death
- Karen Read was acquitted of charges related to second-degree murder and failing to stop at the scene but was convicted for driving under the influence in connection with the 2022 death of John O'Keefe.
- The case began after Read allegedly hit O'Keefe with her SUV and left him lying outside a party in freezing weather, while the defense alleged police framed her.
- During the eight-week retrial starting April 2024, witnesses testified about the events, evidence including O'Keefe's DNA on Read's taillight, and conflicting theories on O'Keefe's injuries.
- Defense attorney David Yannetti argued no criminal intent and police misconduct, while crash experts and Read’s lawyer repeated 'There was no collision' in closing arguments.
- The verdict, delivered June 18, 2024, concluded with Read's acquittal on major charges but conviction for drunk driving, resulting in a one-year probation sentence, amid ongoing debate over the case.
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Karen Read was spotted out in Boston Thursday, the day after she was found not guilty of nearly all charges. Read and her defense attorney Alan Jackson were seen heading to lunch in the Seaport. Less than 24 hours before, the pair walked out of Norfolk Superior Court after her acquittal. When asked what her plans were now that her case is over, Read said she didn’t have any. “I didn’t even know I’d be here today, so I had no plans,” Read said. T…
Boston cop John O’Keefe loved ones angry at ‘disgusting’ Karen Read verdict
Friends and relatives of Boston police Officer John O’Keefe believe the acquittal of Karen Read was unjust and the celebrations that ensued were “disgusting.” The slain officer’s college pal John Jackson said O’Keefe’s family heard Read’s supporters cheer when her…
The Trouble Isn't Over for Karen Read
Moments after she was acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend, Karen Read addressed a crowd of hundreds of supporters gathered outside Norfolk Superior Court on Wednesday. "No one has fought harder for justice for John O'Keefe than I have and my team," she said, per MassLive —something O'Keefe's family...
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