Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman at the center of a high-profile murder case, made headlines once again as she appeared in court for a hearing on her defense team’s motion to dismiss charges against her. Read, who was accused of killing her police officer boyfriend with a vehicle in January 2022, faced a mistrial in June, leading to a heated debate over her innocence or guilt.
Her attorneys argued that two of the three charges filed against Read should be dismissed, citing a mistrial and concerns of double jeopardy. Prosecutors plan to retry Read in January, but Judge Beverly J. Cannone did not make a decision on the motion to dismiss during Friday’s hearing.
The case has divided the community, with supporters of Read holding signs that read “Free Karen” and “Framed,” while others chanted “Cop killer” as she entered the courthouse. The trial in June ended in a mistrial after jurors were deadlocked, unable to reach a verdict after weeks of deliberation.
The question of who killed Boston police officer John O’Keefe remains unanswered, with Read’s defense team claiming she was framed by a powerful family with ties to law enforcement. The case has sparked intense debate and speculation, with O’Keefe’s brother expressing frustration over the attention given to Read.
As the legal battle continues, the fate of Karen Read hangs in the balance, with the community and the nation watching closely as the case unfolds.
