The Boston police officer John O’Keefe died after Karen Read allegedly ran him down in her SUV outside a retired police officer’s home in 2022. A hung jury in her murder trial earlier this year led to a decision to retry her. O’Keefe’s family fully supports this decision, seeking justice for their loved one. Read, an equity analyst, has maintained her innocence throughout the legal proceedings. Prosecutors allege that Read backed into O’Keefe with her car before leaving him to die. The defense has claimed that other officers framed Read for the killing. The case has involved accusations of a law enforcement cover-up, including biased investigation and derogatory texts from State Trooper Michael Proctor. The defense theory suggested a fight between O’Keefe and another officer led to his death, rather than Read’s actions. A local blogger known as “Turtleboy” has amplified the defense theory, causing unrest outside the courtroom during the trial. Despite facing harassment and public scrutiny, O’Keefe’s family has remained silent, focusing on seeking justice for their loss. A second trial is scheduled to begin early next year, as the legal saga surrounding O’Keefe’s death continues.
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