Karen Read legal proceedings
An attorney for the John O'Keefe family withdrew a request to block Karen Read from retrieving her cellphones on March 6, 2026, in a key development in the ongoing legal actions surrounding the case. As of March 6, 2026: Read's legal team is seeking the return of her cellphones, confiscated in January 2024, arguing prosecutors waited 19 months to seek a warrant after her acquittal of second-degree murder on June 18, 2025. Prosecutors want the phones to investigate potential witness intimidation, and a judge is also considering whether an email Read accidentally sent to opposing counsel can be used in court. Read's federal civil lawsuit against the 'McAlberts' continues, with motions to dismiss and answers filed by defendants including Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik and lead investigator Michael Proctor.
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2026
14 updatesAn attorney for the John O'Keefe family withdrew a request to block Karen Read from retrieving her cellphones on March 6, 2026. The attorney acknowledged misinterpreting Read's words in a motion, which was a key development in the ongoing legal actions surrounding the case.
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Karen Read's legal team filed a corrected motion to extend the deadline to respond to pending motions to dismiss in her federal lawsuit against the 'McAlberts.' The defendants are opposing the extension, arguing the deadline to amend the complaint has expired.
Karen Read's defense is seeking the return of her cellphones, confiscated in January 2024, arguing prosecutors waited 19 months to seek a warrant after her acquittal. Prosecutors want the phones to investigate potential witness intimidation. A judge is also considering whether an email Read accidentally sent to opposing counsel can be used in court.
Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in her retrial on June 18, 2025, but convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence. A hearing was held on February 19, 2026, regarding the return of her confiscated cell phones, with prosecutors seeking to retain them to investigate potential witness tampering.
Karen Read's defense team is seeking court intervention after she accidentally sent an email to opposing counsel on February 17, 2026. The defense claims Read did not realize she was BCC'd on an initial email chain and believed she was only replying to her own legal team.
A judge is considering whether an email Karen Read accidentally sent to opposing counsel in December 2025 can be used in court. The O'Keefe family's attorneys argue the email is no longer protected by attorney-client privilege and contradicts Read's previous sworn statements. Read's legal team is seeking to have the email returned.
A video discusses the 'McAlberts' turning on former Massachusetts State Police detective Michael Proctor, with attorney Larry Forman discussing Brian Albert's declaration. This suggests a potential shift in their stance regarding Proctor's involvement in the investigation.
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Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik filed his answer to Karen Read's federal civil complaint on January 28, 2026, while lead investigator Michael Proctor filed his answer on January 24, 2026.
The "house defendants" in Karen Read's federal civil case have filed a motion to dismiss her malicious prosecution claim. This motion specifically addresses allegations that a defendant falsely told police John O'Keefe did not enter her home.
A review of the Karen Read case highlighted that Lt. Paul Gallagher, who led the initial investigation, did not pursue a search warrant for the home where John O'Keefe was found. This detail was reportedly questioned during her 2025 trial regarding the crime scene investigation.
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A 'Tully Motion to Dismiss' has been filed in the Karen Read case, specifically addressing allegations of seizure and deprivation of liberty without probable cause.
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Karen Read and her attorney, Alan Jackson, announced a new venture called 'THE READ FILES' during an interview discussing the aftermath of her retrial.
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Former Massachusetts State Police detective Michael Proctor filed a formal response in federal court on January 16, 2026, denying allegations of leading a 'corrupt and biased' investigation in Karen Read's civil lawsuit.
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Karen Read, recently acquitted of murder charges, gave her first interview since the verdict and revealed she is working on a book.
2025
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2025
10 updatesFormer Trooper Michael D. Proctor's certification was suspended by the Massachusetts POST Commission, permanently barring him from working in law enforcement in Massachusetts.
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Former Trooper Michael D. Proctor dropped his Civil Service Commission appeal to regain his job.
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Newly released documents indicate that Massachusetts investigators spent nearly $865,000 on the Karen Read retrial, including $566,000 for prosecution and $17,000 for the court transcriber.
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A jury has found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. However, she was found guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence. This verdict comes after her first trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury.
Jurors have reached a verdict in the retrial of Karen Read. She was found not guilty of second-degree murder but guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence. Read was sentenced to one year of probation and a "24D" program.
Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a collision causing injury or death in her retrial, but was found guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
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Jury deliberations began in Karen Read's murder retrial, with no verdict reached on the first full day of deliberations. Separately, Read's legal team is asking a judge to compel the district attorney to return her cellphones, confiscated in January 2024 as part of an investigation into potential witness intimidation.
During the retrial, the defense questioned a police investigator about delays in booking critical evidence, including pieces of Read's taillight.
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Karen Read's retrial on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death began.
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Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael D. Proctor, the lead investigator in the case, was fired due to his actions during the investigation, including sending inappropriate text messages and providing sensitive information to non-law enforcement personnel.
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2024
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2024
5 updatesA Massachusetts judge denied a motion to dismiss two charges against Karen Read in August 2024, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O'Keefe. Read's first trial began in April 2024 and ended in a mistrial on July 1, 2024, after the jury reported being deadlocked. She faces charges including second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
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The O'Keefe family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read and two bars, accusing Read of hitting and killing O'Keefe and the bars of overserving her.
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Karen Read's first trial ended in a mistrial after five days of jury deliberations due to a hung jury.
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Jury selection began for Karen Read's first second-degree murder trial.
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Letters between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Norfolk District Attorney's office confirmed a federal investigation into the DA's office regarding the case.
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2023
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2023
1 updateKaren Read's defense attorneys presented a theory implicating others in O'Keefe's death and alleging a law enforcement cover-up.
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2022
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2022
2 updatesKaren Read was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with John O'Keefe's death.
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John O'Keefe, a Boston Police Officer, was found dead in the snow outside a Canton home, leading to an investigation into his girlfriend, Karen Read.
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