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The criminal case is over—and now Karen Read is fighting back. In this episode, we break down her explosive civil lawsuit accusing Massachusetts State Police and the so-called “House Defendants” of violating her constitutional rights and conspiring to frame her for John O’Keefe’s death.
We unpack the federal powerhouse behind her claims—Section 1983—how it works when police allegedly abuse their authority, and why qualified immunity so often protects officers even when things go terribly wrong. We also walk through the jaw-dropping opening of the complaint, where her attorneys lay out a clear, methodical innocence narrative and alleged cover-up.
We continue to follow along with the civil case that could finally answer what the criminal system didn’t: what really happened, and who should be held accountable.
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content should not be construed as legal advice or any lawyer client relationship.The information is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. THESE ARE JUST OUR OPINIONS!!!
Reach out or follow us:
Instagram: @gavel_and_gossip
TikTok: @gavel.gossip
Leslie's Instagram: @lesliecaesq
Kristan's Instagram: @krush18
Links, episode information, documents and pictures credits can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/gavelandgossip/home
By Leslie and KristanThe criminal case is over—and now Karen Read is fighting back. In this episode, we break down her explosive civil lawsuit accusing Massachusetts State Police and the so-called “House Defendants” of violating her constitutional rights and conspiring to frame her for John O’Keefe’s death.
We unpack the federal powerhouse behind her claims—Section 1983—how it works when police allegedly abuse their authority, and why qualified immunity so often protects officers even when things go terribly wrong. We also walk through the jaw-dropping opening of the complaint, where her attorneys lay out a clear, methodical innocence narrative and alleged cover-up.
We continue to follow along with the civil case that could finally answer what the criminal system didn’t: what really happened, and who should be held accountable.
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content should not be construed as legal advice or any lawyer client relationship.The information is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. THESE ARE JUST OUR OPINIONS!!!
Reach out or follow us:
Instagram: @gavel_and_gossip
TikTok: @gavel.gossip
Leslie's Instagram: @lesliecaesq
Kristan's Instagram: @krush18
Links, episode information, documents and pictures credits can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/gavelandgossip/home