US EditionUnpacking the second trial and verdict that cleared Karen Read of murder
- On June 18, 2025, a jury in Norfolk County found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder but did convict her of operating a vehicle while under the influence during the trial held at Norfolk Superior Court.
- The verdict followed a retrial prompted by a mistrial in her first trial and involved allegations of police misconduct and a flawed investigation.
- Prosecutors argued Read struck Boston officer John O'Keefe with her SUV during a night of drinking and left him outside to die, while the defense raised reasonable doubt.
- Deliberations lasted over 20 hours amidst high emotions, with jurors agreeing on reasonable doubt and Norfolk County DA Morrissey stating, "The jury has spoken."
- The case's outcome fueled national debate about evidence strength and institutional trust, highlighting deep divisions among true crime followers and communities involved.
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