Karen Read Retrial Begins: Jury Selection Underway
The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murder, commenced today with jury selection, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has captured national attention. Karen Read faces charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in what has been a highly publicized legal battle.
The trial, initially set to proceed last year, was declared a mistrial due to jury deadlock. Now, as the retrial begins, the focus is on assembling an impartial jury. The judge has already made significant rulings, including a decision that prevents Read's defense from pointing to Colin Albert as a possible alternative suspect.
Another notable development is the firing of investigator Michael Proctor, who was involved in the initial investigation. Proctor's dismissal adds another layer of complexity to the case, raising questions about the integrity of the investigation and its potential impact on the retrial.
As the legal proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on the courtroom to see how these factors influence the outcome of Karen Read's retrial.
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When is the Karen Read trial starting?
In a town divided, Karen Read faces second murder trial in death of her police officer boyfriend. Karen Read watches attorney Robert Alessi make a point during her trial at Norfolk Superior Court at Dedham, Mass., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
What court is Karen Read trial in?
The high-profile Karen Read murder trial that kicked off in April 2024 at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts ended months later in a mistrial due to a 'starkly divided' hung jury.
Who is Turtleboy in Karen Read Case?
There's also the adjacent case of Aidan Kearney, a local blogger known as 'Turtleboy.' Since well before Read's first trial, he has posted hundreds of articles defending her innocence, sold pro-Read merchandise and raised money for her legal defense fund.
Where is Karen read from?
DEDHAM, Mass. — Read, 45, of Mansfield, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges. The prosecution says she hit her boyfriend, O'Keefe, with her vehicle outside of a home in Canton during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking.
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