US EditionEvidence in Karen Read’s Case Led to ‘only One Person,’ Prosecutor Says in First Statement Since Her Acquittal
- On Wednesday in Dedham, Massachusetts, a jury acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter but convicted her of operating under the influence in John O'Keefe's 2022 death.
- The case followed an independent and federal investigation that found no other suspect, with Brennan appointed by District Attorney Morrissey to reassess the evidence fully and fairly.
- Prosecutors argued Read backed her SUV into O'Keefe during a drunken rage before leaving him to die in a snowstorm, while defense claims suggested a law enforcement coverup and alternative attack theories.
- Special prosecutor Hank Brennan announced that after thoroughly examining all the evidence, he identified a single individual as responsible, condemned the ongoing campaign of intimidation and abuse, and expressed his sympathies to the O'Keefe family.
- The verdict raises hopes that witnesses will no longer endure harassment, but Read remains subject to a wrongful death claim, underscoring concerns about how abusive behavior can undermine the fairness and integrity of the judicial process.
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Family of slain Boston cop John O'Keefe fumes as ex-girlfriend Karen Read walks free: 'Sickening'
Family of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe expresses outrage after ex-girlfriend Karen Read was cleared of homicide charges, with Read receiving only probation for drunk driving.
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Jury Foreman in Karen Read Retrial Speaks Out on Acquittal
The jury foreman in the Karen Read murder retrial joins TODAY exclusively to break down how the jury came to reach a "not guilty" verdict. It comes as special prosecutor Hank Brennan is also breaking his silence, saying in a statement, “I am disappointed in the verdict and the fact that we could not achieve justice for John O’Keefe and his family.”
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