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This episode of TES focuses on the administrative hearing of former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, who is appealing his termination.

The episode briefly mentions the conclusion of the Donna Adelson trial on September 4th before delving into Proctor's case. Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Reed case, was fired after the first trial due to misconduct. His administrative hearing aims to determine if his termination was justified. The Massachusetts State Police must prove his misconduct warranted termination, after which Proctor can argue for a lesser disciplinary action.

The State Police attorney used strong terms like "distasteful," "unprofessional," and "disgusting" to describe Proctor's actions. The charges include: sending derogatory texts about Karen Reed, sharing confidential investigative information with non-law enforcement individuals, engaging in unprofessional conduct that harmed the State Police's reputation, and drinking alcohol on duty while operating a department vehicle. The last charge, though unrelated to the Karen Reed case, was uncovered through his text messages. The State Police presented 36 exhibits, including Proctor's own trial testimony where he admitted to his actions.Proctor's attorney is delaying his full defense until October, citing a lack of discovery from the State Police. He argues that prior to February 2024 (when his texts were discovered), Proctor was an "exemplary" 12-year veteran with no disciplinary record. The defense intends to focus on the texts as "personal things" that shouldn't lead to job loss, despite the irony of the State Police withholding discovery.

RESOURCES

NBC10 Boston - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/canton-karen-read-case/karen-read-trial-prosecution-costs/3802667/ 

Donna Adelson Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu 

Karen Read 2024 Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS 

Trooper Proctor FIRED - https://youtube.com/live/bM1RWJBiN-w 

Karen Read Trial Day 22 - https:/.youtube.com/live/_Z1DhJDQj5Y?si=Tj12ky4GDw6hQz5L 

How Much Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan Got Paid - https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ysy5bvjKuac 

Karen Read 2025 Retrial - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO 

Karen Read sued for Wrongful Death - https://youtu.be/NimCmMVTbfE 

Kouri Richins Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW

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