Retrial of Karen Read begins in killing of Boston police officer boyfriend
- Karen Read's retrial for the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe began, featuring conflicting theories about his demise.
- Read faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter related to O'Keefe's death in 2022.
- Last year's trial ended in a mistrial due to jurors being at an impasse.
- The defense argues that Read was framed and that O'Keefe was beaten by another officer.
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Video Dramatic new testimony in Karen Read retrial as key witness takes the stand
Jennifer McCabe, a friend of John O’Keefe's, told the jury she saw Read’s black Lexus parked outside the home of a late night gathering where the officer’s body would later be found in 2022.

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a double jeopardy appeal by Karen Read, who is on trial for the second time on charges she killed her Boston police officer boyfriend in 2022.
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