Canton, Mass., presents audit findings of police investigation into O'Keefe death

Defense lawyers urged to reexamine convictions led by fired Karen Read detective

Michael Proctor's firing from the Massachusetts State Police over his handling of the Karen Read investigation could be a wake-up call to defense attorneys around the state whose clients have been convicted based on his work.Proctor, a 12-year veteran, lost his job after an investigation into his handling of the case kicked off following Read's mistrial last year. During his testimony, a series of rude and lewd text messages he sent about Read w…

Jury selection continues for Karen Read retrial, 16 jurors needed

BOSTON (WWLP) - Jury selection in Karen Read's retrial is continuing for its fifth day on Monday after 10 jurors were selected last week. Jury selection begins in Karen Read’s retrial over the death of her Boston police boyfriend The judge wants at least 16 jurors selected before the trial can begin. Some legal experts have raised concerns about the pace at which the selection process has happened so far, with concerns over jurors underpla…

Jury selection to continue in Karen Read's second murder trial

DEDHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — Jury selection for Karen Read’s second murder trial continues this week. According to WCVB, 10 people have been selected for the retrial, with six spots left to fill. Out of the 16 chosen, four will serve as alternates. The process started last week, with more than 200 potential jurors summoned to Dedham. Our legal analyst Ken Schreiber weighed in on the process. “I’d be very surprised if the court is unable to find 16 tot…

Cop killer' has secret weapon to 'prove innocence' in bf's death, lawyer says

KAREN Read has added a secret weapon to her defense team for her retrial, one that could potentially move the needle to score an acquittal this time around, an attorney has claimed. As Read faces a second trial for the 2022 murder of her boyfriend John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, she has added a new member to her defense counsel who served as an alternate juror on her first trial. Karen Read talks with her legal defense team during jury se…

Canton, Mass., presents audit findings of police investigation into O'Keefe death

An information session on the independent audit of the Canton Police Department's handling of the Karen Read case was held at a local high school Saturday afternoon.

Audit of Canton Police finds no evidence of corruption in Karen Read investigation - The Boston Globe

Matthew Germanowski, a director for 5 Stones Intelligence, said his firm’s audit did not discover any evidence of corruption, evidence tampering or conspiracy.