​Jury selection has concluded for Karen Read’s second trial in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled, setting the stage for opening statements. Read, 45, faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a deadly accident. She is accused of striking O’Keefe with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022 after an argument. Outside the courthouse, Read expressed readiness for the trial, challenging special prosecutor Hank Brennan's plan to introduce her televised interviews as evidence.

This retrial follows a 2024 mistrial, where jurors were deadlocked after deliberations. Read's defense contends she is being framed, alleging a cover-up involving local law enforcement. They argue that O’Keefe was beaten inside a fellow officer’s home and left outside to die, pointing to investigative misconduct, including inappropriate text messages from lead investigator Michael Proctor, who was later fired. The defense has also appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, claiming that a retrial would violate double jeopardy protections.


to contact me:

[email protected]



source:

Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, clearing way for 2nd trial | Fox News

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.