Massachusetts Trooper Fired Over Misconduct in Karen Read Investigation

Michael Proctor was dismissed after a trial board found him guilty of sending vulgar texts, sharing confidential information, and consuming alcohol on duty.

Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, was dishonorably discharged from the Massachusetts State Police following a disciplinary review.
The trial board cited Proctor's inappropriate and offensive text messages about Read, which included vulgar language and derogatory comments, as evidence of unsatisfactory performance.
Proctor was also found guilty of sharing sensitive investigative details with non-law enforcement individuals and consuming alcohol while on duty.
The defense in Karen Read's upcoming retrial has pointed to Proctor's actions as evidence of bias, arguing that he compromised the integrity of the investigation.
Karen Read's retrial, set to begin on April 1, 2025, will revisit allegations of her involvement in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, which she denies, claiming she was framed.