Judge extends buffer zone outside Dedham courthouse for retrial of Karen Read
- Karen Read's motion to dismiss her murder case was denied by Judge Beverly J. Cannone, who noted that violations did not justify dismissal and that her constitutional rights could be protected in the upcoming trial, which is set for April 1.
- Read, charged with second-degree murder for the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, claimed she was framed and emphasized that she maintained her innocence despite the allegations.
- A former juror, Victoria George, has joined Read's defense team ahead of the retrial, expressing doubts about the prosecution's case and the conduct of the lead investigator, Michael Proctor.
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A guide to the Karen Read case, as she returns to court for her second murder trial
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.
Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.
Federal appeals court denies Karen Read’s request to drop 2 charges against her - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The first circuit court of appeals sided with a federal judge, who earlier this month, refused to dismiss two of Karen Read’s charges. Read’s lawyers argue that trying her again for murder and leaving the scene of a deadly crash would amount to double jeopardy. Read’s repeated efforts to drop the charges on the grounds of acquittal have failed to convince a single judge. The first circuit wrote that post-trial statements do not equal a verdict r…
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