Karen Read Faces Retrial in Death of Boston Officer John O’Keefe

After a mistrial and accusations of a cover-up, the high-profile case returns to court amid ongoing controversy.

Karen Read's initial trial ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a verdict on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Read, a financial analyst, is accused of running over her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV during a night out.
The defense argues that Read was framed by law enforcement, suggesting O’Keefe was injured in a fight at a party before being left outside.
Prosecutors maintain that Read, allegedly intoxicated, backed into O’Keefe with her vehicle, citing vehicle data and physical evidence.
The case has attracted significant public attention, with allegations of a cover-up and misconduct by investigating officers under scrutiny.