Karen Read

MA v. Karen Read - Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Her attorney claims she's being framed by a corrupt investigation.


Michael Proctor on cross.
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Blonde-haired middle-aged female judge sits at the bench.
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split screen shows protesters at Johnny Depp's trial and Karen Read's trial.
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read proceedings
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After three days of deliberation, the jury, consisting of six men and six women, in the Karen Read trial has yet to reach a verdict.
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Female defendant sitting at defendant's table in court looks at the camera as her two lawyers sit on either side of her.
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As jury deliberations continue in the Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial, Karen Read's attorney, Alan Jackson, challenged the verdict form, which did not include 'not guilty' for the lesser included charges.
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Lawyer stands while animatedly presenting an argument in court.
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Karen Read verdict form
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All of the evidence is in, the lawyers have made their final arguments and it's time to hear from the jury as they deliberate. Court TV investigates the tragic death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe as the Karen Read trial is officially in a verdict watch.
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Matt Johnson in front of courthouse in Dedham, Mass.
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Adam Lally closings.
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Alan Jackson delivers closings.
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As the closing arguments in the Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial are set to start on Tuesday, Karen Read's defense rested its case after presenting witnesses challenging the state's theory in the battle of the accident reconstruction experts.
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Judge Beverly Cannone.
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Karen Read’s Defense Rests

The defense rests in the case against Karen Read. All the evidence is in. The defense and prosecution will give closing arguments tomorrow. More

June 24, 2024

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O'Keefe's injuries on display in court
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As the trial draws closer to its conclusion and being at the end of the prosecution's case in chief, the question remains whether they convinced the jury beyond reasonable doubt of Karen Read's guilt. Expert believes John O'Keefe's injuries are consistent with dog attack.
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photograph shows lacerations to a man's arm
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Snow plow driver Brian Loughran testifies in court
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