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Karen Read attorney Alan Jackson blasts special prosecutor in new statement

20 hours ago

By Ted Daniel

The Boston Globe

Karen Read’s lead lawyer rips special prosecutor for ‘egregious breach’ of ethics in statement following acquittal

Yesterday

By Travis Andersen

Jury Foreman Voted to Acquit Karen Read of Murder. Now He Says FBI Should Reopen Investigation

1 hour ago

By Sean Neumann

Karen Read jury foreman appeals to FBI to reopen the murder investigation

20 hours ago

By Joe Dwinell

John O’Keefe’s family speaks out after Karen Read verdict, acquittal celebrations

4 hours ago

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What are Karen Read's charges?

A jury acquitted Read, 45, of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a collision that caused the death of John O'Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022. The panel convicted Read of a single charge — operating under the influence.

Prosecutor who tried Karen Read says evidence 'led to one person, and only one person'

What happened in Karen Read's case today?

Read had been accused of drunkenly striking O'Keefe, a Boston cop, with her SUV on a wintry night in January 2022. But she was vindicated last week when her jury found Read not guilty of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Evidence in Karen Read’s case led to ‘only one person,’ prosecutor says in first statement since her acquittal

What is the story with Karen read?

While Read was acquitted of murder, the jury found her guilty of drunk driving. She was sentenced to one year probation and will have to complete a driver alcohol education program, the standard sentence for first-time offenders.

Karen Read is free, but more legal trouble looms

How long did the jury deliberate for Karen Read?

Jimenez and the other jurors had a long period of deliberations. Overall it took about 22 hours for the seven women and five men to come to their decision.

Karen Read juror leaned guilty through trial. Here’s what changed her mind

Interviews

‘Karen Read is innocent': Jury foreman speaks out for first time

Yesterday

By Marc Fortier

Full interview with Karen Read trial juror about verdict: "I'm 100% convinced"

5 days ago

Karen Read's brother speaks to NBC10 Boston about verdict

4 days ago

All coverage

The Boston Globe

Alternate juror in Karen Read case cites ‘distrust between law enforcement and the general public’

10 minutes ago

By Ava Berger

‘Favoritism has to stop’: Karen Read case leaves Canton fractured as fears linger

3 hours ago

By Irene Rotondo

Karen Read lawyer Alan Jackson lambasts prosecutors in fiery statement

21 hours ago

By Abby Patkin

A criminal justice expert on the implications of the Karen Read verdict

9 hours ago

By Michel Martin

Jury foreman in Karen Read retrial thought she was innocent from 'Day 1'

Yesterday

By Matt Lavietes

'Campaign of intimidation, abuse': Special prosecutor speaks out after Karen Read verdict

2 days ago

By Jamy Pombo Sesselman

'No one could prove that she did this crime,' Karen Read jury foreman says

Yesterday

Special Prosecutor in Karen Read Retrial Breaks Silence on Verdict

Yesterday

Karen Read prosecutor, jurors reveal their thoughts on the verdict

21 hours ago

By Melina Khan & Karissa Waddick

The Patriot Ledger

Karen Read trial jurors 4 and 11 speak out about verdict in case. Here's what they said

5 days ago

By Rin Velasco

Special prosecutor warns Karen Read supporters' behavior is 'antithesis of justice'

2 days ago

By Michael Ruiz

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Video Families at the center of the Karen Read trial speak out for the 1st time

16 hours ago

Barstool Sports

Karen Read Retrial Recap No. 4: Both Sides Violate the Ceasefire, and the Foreman of the Jury Wants a Federal Investigation

1 hour ago

The New York Times

Karen Read Acquittal Exposes Flaws in Police Practices, Supporters and Critics Say

6 days ago

By Jenna Russell

Hank Brennan, prosecutor in Karen Read murder retrial, speaks on acquittal

2 days ago

Karen Read prosecutor Hank Brennan "disappointed" in verdict, condemns "witness abuse"

21 hours ago

By Matt Schooley

Karen Read verdict is at triumph for her supporters, too

4 days ago

By Hannah Holland

Reason Magazine

The Criminal Justice System Was Found Guilty in the Karen Read Trial

4 days ago

By Billy Binion

Karen Read case special prosecutor takes swipe at her, slams ‘campaign of intimidation and abuse’ from her fans

2 days ago

By Caitlin McCabe

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

7 days ago

By Michael Casey & Patrick Michael Whittle

Karen Read's vindication in murder trial could turn into mid-to-high six-figure publishing payday

4 days ago

By Daniella Alessandra Genovese

Gov. Healey asked about verdict in Karen Read retrial, DA Morrissey’s silence

5 days ago

By Frank O'laughlin

Karen Read Supporters Harass O'Keefe Family Post Verdict, Woman Dances Outside Home

2 days ago

The Daily Beast

Prosecutor in Karen Read Trial Alleges Witness Abuse

2 days ago

By Amber H. Levis

Springfield attorney discusses Karen Read’s case and the impact

7 days ago

By Claire Overton & Kristina D'Amours

A SPECIAL EDITION OF ‘20/20’ TONIGHT ‘KAREN READ: THE VERDICT’ FEATURES ALL-NEW DETAILS AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS REGARDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF ONE OF THE MOST-TALKED-ABOUT TRIALS,

7 days ago

Karen Read retrial: Defendant sentenced on OUI charge, see further reaction in court

7 days ago

Worcester Telegram

Turtleboy reacts to Karen Read verdict: 'I have dreamed about this day for so long'

7 days ago

Massachusetts State Police respond to verdict in Karen Read trial

5 days ago

By Emma Mccorkindale

Crowd Goes Wild Outside Courthouse As Karen Read Verdict Comes In

7 days ago

Good Morning America

Key witness and juror in Karen Read trial speaks out

5 days ago

By Katie Kindelan

The Joplin Globe

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

8 days ago

By Michael Casey & Patrick Michael Whittle

Northeastern Global News

Karen Read trial ends with ‘mercy verdict,’ Northeastern law expert says

7 days ago

By Cyrus Moulton

Bangor Daily News

Things to know about jury deliberations for a verdict in Karen Read murder trial

8 days ago

Canton looks to heal, but differences of opinion remain after Karen Read's acquittal

5 days ago

By Marilyn Schairer

ABC7 Los Angeles

Karen Read juror says 'collision did not occur,' police investigation was 'sloppy'

5 days ago

By Jon Haworth

Karen Read acquitted: Why her murder trial caused such a frenzy

7 days ago

By Ana Faguy

The Washington Post

Jurors are deliberating in Karen Read’s retrial. Here’s what to know.

7 days ago

By Kim Bellware

Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Murder in Second Trial, Guilty of OUI

7 days ago

By Julie Miller

Karen Read seen for first time since high-stakes trial, easing back into routine

4 days ago

By Michael Dorgan

Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial

7 days ago

By Michael Ruiz & Julia Bonavita

Karen Read acquitted of murder of boyfriend John O’Keefe, but found guilty of drunk driving

7 days ago

By Elise Hammond & Tori B. Powell

Second Karen Read juror faults 'sloppy police investigation' in John O'Keefe murder case

6 days ago

By Michael Ruiz

Boston cop would have 'taken a bullet' for Karen Read's officer boyfriend found dead on his property

5 days ago

By Michael Ruiz

Karen Read jury questions suggest same legal dilemma as last year's mistrial

8 days ago

By Michael Ruiz

Unpacking the second trial and verdict that cleared Karen Read of murder

6 days ago

By Elise Hammond

Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

8 days ago

By Michael Ruiz

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