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Karen Read and Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney Sued for Defamation by Key Trial Witnesses
The witnesses allege a coordinated campaign caused harassment and false accusations, and their complaint seeks damages for defamation, conspiracy, and emotional distress.
- On Thursday, four witnesses from Karen Read's murder trials filed a defamation lawsuit in Barnstable Superior Court against Read and blogger Aidan Kearney, alleging they orchestrated a coordinated campaign to falsely implicate them in John O'Keefe's 2022 death.
- Read was acquitted of murder charges last year but convicted of a misdemeanor OUI; during her trials, Read's defense claimed she was framed by witnesses, a theory Kearney promoted via his 'Turtleboy' brand while facing witness intimidation charges.
- Witnesses describe 'relentless' harassment and abuse at their homes and workplaces, alleging Read and Kearney 'worked hand in hand' to amplify false narratives while Kearney earned an estimated $45,000–$50,000 monthly from content.
- Kearney's attorney, Timothy Bradl, said the blogger will defend himself 'vigorously,' stating that 'proving the truth of the allegedly defamatory statements is an absolute defense' to the claims.
- Read is already pursuing her own federal lawsuit against several witnesses, while the O'Keefe family maintains a separate pending wrongful death suit against her across Massachusetts courts.
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Karen Read is Going Back to Court as Four Prosecution Witnesses Just Filed Defamation Lawsuits Against Her
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