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Karen Read's Second Murder Trial Begins with Allegations of Bias and Cover-Up

As jury selection concludes, Read continues to assert claims of law enforcement misconduct and questions the fairness of her prosecution.

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Karen Read watches attorney Robert Alessi speak while answering questions about the defense team’s relationship with crash reconstruction expert witnesses during a hearing in front of Judge Beverly Cannone in Norfolk Superior Court at Dedham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, left, and Karen Read, his girlfriend who has been charged with murder in his 2022 death in Canton, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • Karen Read faces a retrial on charges including second-degree murder, with opening statements expected to begin next week.
  • Read maintains her innocence, alleging a cover-up involving law enforcement agencies and highlighting investigative misconduct.
  • Lead investigator Michael Proctor was dismissed after unprofessional and derogatory messages about Read were revealed during the first trial.
  • Read draws parallels between her case and the O.J. Simpson trial, citing concerns about biased investigations in both instances.
  • Special prosecutor Hank Brennan's approach and language have been criticized by Read, who questions her ability to receive a fair trial.