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Karen Read Trial: Defense Alleges Cover-Up in Officer's Death

As the trial enters its fifth week, testimonies reveal conflicting accounts and potential mishandling of evidence.

  • Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by running him over with her SUV.
  • The defense argues that O'Keefe was beaten inside a fellow officer's home and his body was staged to frame Read.
  • A federal agent admitted to destroying his phone, which contained messages relevant to the investigation.
  • Testimonies include claims of a strained relationship and high blood alcohol levels for both Read and O'Keefe.
  • Jurors heard that O'Keefe's niece and nephew described frequent arguments between the couple.
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