Karen Read’s Second Murder Trial Begins Amid Controversy

The second murder trial of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, commenced on March 28, 2025, following a mistrial in her first trial. The case has drawn significant attention due to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and the involvement of controversial blogger Aidan Kearney, known as 'Turtleboy.'

During the first trial, a juror who initially favored conviction later joined the defense team, citing doubts about the prosecution's case. This shift has fueled debates over the integrity of the judicial process. The prosecution's attempt to access messages between Read and her lawyers, mediated by Kearney, was blocked, adding another layer of controversy to the proceedings.

As Read returns to court, the focus is not only on the evidence but also on the conduct of the trial itself. The defense argues that the prosecution's actions have compromised Read's right to a fair trial, while the prosecution maintains that they are pursuing justice for O'Keefe.

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The two-month trial spawned a separate case of witness intimidation against a local blogger, whose support of Read is prolific and controversial. It also led to the investigation — and eventual firing — of the state trooper who led the case against her, after he admitted to sending vulgar texts about her.

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Karen Read Murder Trial Live, a crime series is available to stream now. Watch it on Fox Nation or The Roku Channel on your Roku device.

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(NewsNation) — Jury selection will soon begin for the retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. She is accused of hitting John O'Keefe, 46, with her vehicle and leaving him for dead during a snowstorm.

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Karen Read supporters and counter-protestors, in pink and blue respectively, gather outside her July hearing at Norfolk Superior Court.