Karen Read Retrial Nears Start as Jury Selection Concludes

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Read's request to delay proceedings, with opening statements expected next week after jury selection wraps up.

Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial is nearly complete, with 15 of 16 juror positions filled, including alternates.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Read's emergency request to delay the retrial, allowing proceedings to continue as scheduled.
Read faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in connection to the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Officer John O’Keefe.
Prosecutors allege Read struck O’Keefe with her vehicle during a blizzard, while her defense argues she was framed and points to investigative misconduct.
The trial follows a hung jury in 2024 and the dismissal of lead investigator Michael Proctor over allegations of inappropriate behavior during the case.