The retrial of Karen Read began with opening statements that highlighted opposing views on her alleged involvement in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with the prosecution claiming she intentionally struck him with her SUV and the defense arguing she is a victim of law enforcement misconduct. Read faces charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating under the influence, stemming from the January 2022 incident in Canton, Massachusetts, which has attracted substantial public and media attention. The retrial, following a mistrial in her initial trial, involves a carefully selected jury and is expected to continue drawing significant interest as both sides present evidence and witnesses to support their claims.
