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The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe

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  • In "The Trial of Karen Read," listeners are drawn into a gripping courtroom drama unfolding around the mysterious death of John O'Keefe. This investigative series explores the intricate details of the trial of Karen Read, the woman accused of a crime that has captivated the nation. Each episode delves into the evidence presented, the witnesses' testimonies, and the legal strategies from both the defense and the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the podcast also examines the broader implications of the case, including its impact on the local community, the justice system, and the media. With expert commentary from legal analysts, interviews with key figures close to the case, and a deep dive into the social and psychological dimensions involved, this series seeks to uncover the truth behind the headlines and answer the question: Is there justice for John O'Keefe? Join us as we piece together the story, challenge preconceptions, and follow every twist and turn in this compelling search for justice.
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  • Two More Massachusetts Troopers Under Investigation in Karen Read Case After Mistrial

    Two More Massachusetts Troopers Under Investigation in Karen Read Case After Mistrial
    Jul 26 2024
    Two more Massachusetts state troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now under internal affairs investigation. This development comes after Read's trial, which included allegations of a law enforcement effort to frame her for the killing of her police officer boyfriend, ended with a hung jury, authorities announced Wednesday.

    Detective Lt. Brian Tully and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik will remain on active duty during the investigation, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police. Meanwhile, a third trooper, Michael Proctor, was suspended without pay earlier this month. Proctor’s suspension followed a recommendation from a three-member panel after a duty status hearing.

    The state police spokesperson did not provide additional details regarding the investigations into Tully and Bukhenik. However, the interim state police superintendent, Col. John Mawn, noted that the agency was reviewing allegations of “serious misconduct” that surfaced during Read’s trial. Proctor, the lead investigator in the case, was a central figure in these allegations.

    At the trial, Proctor admitted to sending offensive text messages about Read to a group that included Bukhenik. In these messages, he used a derogatory term for intellectually disabled people to describe Read. He also mentioned that he was searching Read’s phone and had found “no nudes so far.” Proctor described these messages as “poor jokes” that were “regrettable” and “unprofessional,” adding that he was not reprimanded for them.

    Proctor has not responded to repeated requests for comment. He was relieved of duty in the prosecutor’s office after a judge declared a mistrial in Read’s case. Bukhenik did not respond to a message seeking comment, and efforts to reach Tully were unsuccessful.

    The mistrial in Read’s murder trial was declared after nine weeks of testimony, dozens of witnesses, and five days of deliberations. Prosecutors charged her with second-degree murder and other crimes in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, on January 29, 2022.

    Authorities alleged that during a tumultuous relationship, Read backed her Lexus SUV into O’Keefe, 46, and left him for dead outside the home of another Boston police officer, Brian Albert. Read’s lawyers, however, alleged that there had most likely been a fight during a party at Albert’s home that left O’Keefe dead. The defense pointed to Albert and another law enforcement officer, whom they said Read “ghosted” after exchanging flirty texts with him, as the possible assailants.

    Albert testified that O’Keefe never stepped foot inside his house during the party, stating that O’Keefe would have been “welcomed with open arms” if he had.

    Following the judge's declaration of a mistrial, prosecutors vowed to retry the case. On Monday, a judge scheduled a new trial for January 27.

    This case continues to draw significant attention due to its complex interplay of personal relationships and law enforcement dynamics. The investigations into the troopers’ conduct during the trial may further impact the proceedings as both sides prepare for the retrial.

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  • Judge Protects Jury List as Canton Residents Fear Retaliation Over Karen Read Case

    Judge Protects Jury List as Canton Residents Fear Retaliation Over Karen Read Case
    Jul 24 2024
    Karen Read, who stands accused of running over her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in January 2022, will now face a new trial on January 27, 2025. And, just last week, the judge announced that the jury list for the Karen Read trial will remain confidential after some jurors expressed concerns for their safety. This development comes amid growing anxiety in Canton, where residents claim they are being targeted for speaking out about the case.

    Brenda Sweeney and her husband recently discovered that a significant portion of their vegetable and flower garden was dying unexpectedly. “So the leaves would get spots on them and then they would shrivel up,” Sweeney explained. “And as he was pulling out the plants, he noticed the smell of bleach.”

    Sweeney, along with other Canton residents, believes they have been targeted for their support of Karen Read. Another resident, Rita Lombardi, reported similar damage to her yard.

    “You could see the trajectory of the splatter, so they threw the balloons and you could see the splatter of the liquid and that’s where it burned,” said Lombardi. She found broken balloons in her yard, and a neighbor discovered a bag of balloons down the street. The residents suspect that the balloons were filled with bleach and thrown onto their properties.

    “In Canton you’re not supposed to talk about these things, so they’re trying to silence us,” Lombardi remarked. Both Lombardi and Sweeney have been vocal at town meetings, questioning the handling of the Karen Read murder case, and now they are beginning to fear for their safety. “You have to worry about these things, where I never ever would have thought about them before,” Sweeney added.

    Sweeney expressed her distress, particularly since she usually shares a lot of her vegetables with her neighbors. Her biggest concern, however, is for the young children who frequently visit her garden. “And they love all these figurines, they touch them, they talk to them, they pat them and these people are throwing bleach on them,” she said.

    Both Lombardi and Sweeney have filed police reports regarding the damage to their properties. Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty addressed the situation in a statement:

    “I am aware of the allegations and have corresponded with the residents personally. Any type of act in this community, or any community for that matter, that places another in fear for their safety and/or diminishes their quality of life is unacceptable. All evidentiary items recovered, that can be processed, were transported to Plymouth County BCI yesterday. We are hopeful that we will be able to identify exactly what type of liquid was in the balloons etc.”

    The ongoing tension in Canton highlights the broader implications of the Karen Read case, as residents who voice their opinions find themselves facing potential retaliation. With the new trial set for January 27, 2025, and the defense’s motion to dismiss charges scheduled for a hearing on August 9, the community remains on edge, awaiting further developments in this high-profile case.

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    7 mins
  • RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read to Face New Trial in January 2025 for Boyfriend's Death

    RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read to Face New Trial in January 2025 for Boyfriend's Death
    Jul 22 2024
    Karen Read, who stands accused of running over her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in January 2022, will face a new trial on January 27, 2025. The swift hearing, live-streamed by Boston 10, also addressed the defense's motion to dismiss charges against Read, but the judge ruled that a hearing regarding that motion will take place on August 9. Read was present during the hearing but did not speak to the judge.

    Read is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, 46-year-old John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege that Read ran over O'Keefe with her SUV in late January 2022 after a night out drinking, according to NBC Boston. Despite evidence the prosecution claims proves Read backed over O’Keefe while leaving the driveway of his friend's home, her attorneys have consistently argued that she is the victim of a cover-up and was falsely accused. Initially, Read was charged with manslaughter in connection with O'Keefe's death, but the charge was later upgraded to second-degree murder. She also faces charges of motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a collision causing injury and death, as reported by Boston.com.

    A mistrial was declared on July 1 after a two-month, highly publicized trial, when the jury could not come to a unanimous decision on Read's guilt. Reports from Boston.com, NBC Boston, and MassLive.com highlighted the intense public and media scrutiny the trial received.

    Following the mistrial, Read's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss two of the charges against her. The Patriot Ledger reported that according to the motion, the jury was only deadlocked on one of the charges she faced, with all jurors agreeing that she was not guilty of second-degree murder or leaving the scene of a collision.

    The decision on the defense's motion to dismiss will be determined in August. Read's legal team remains steadfast in their claim of her innocence, continuing to argue that she has been wrongfully accused in a case they describe as a cover-up. The upcoming trial in January 2025 is expected to attract significant attention as new evidence and arguments are presented.'

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