Special Prosecutor Appointed for Karen Read's Retrial

Prominent attorney Hank Brennan to lead prosecution in January retrial over Boston officer's death.

Hank Brennan, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed to handle the retrial of Karen Read.
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her SUV and leaving him in a snowstorm.
The first trial ended in a mistrial in July, with jurors deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Defense attorneys argue that O'Keefe was killed inside a fellow officer's home and that Read was framed.
The retrial is scheduled to begin in January 2025, with Brennan pledging to ensure a fair trial and thorough examination of the facts.