Crime “I looked at her from Day 1 as an innocent woman that needed to be proven guilty, and I don’t think any of that was shown in this process,” the foreman said. Karen Read leaves the courthouse after she was found not guilty of second-degree murder on June 18, 2025. AP Photo/Josh Reynolds By … Read more
Crime “I am disappointed in the verdict and the fact that we could not achieve justice for John O’Keefe and his family,” Brennan said following Read’s murder acquittal. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan finishes up his closing arguments during the murder trial of Karen Read in Norfolk Superior Court, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Dedham, Mass. … Read more
Crime The comedian offered a somewhat diplomatic take on the sensational murder case that rocked his hometown. Bill Burr in New York, Feb. 18, 2025. OK McCausland/The New York Times By Abby Patkin June 20, 2025 | 3:58 PM 1 minute to read Comedian and Canton native Bill Burr had something of a diplomatic response … Read more
Crime “I don’t know what happened to John,” Juror #4, identified only as Jason, said. “I was only presented a limited scope of what happened that night.” Karen Read weeps as the final verdict of not guilty of second-degree murder is read in Norfolk Superior Court, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Dedham, Mass. Greg Derr/The … Read more
Crime Col. Geoffrey Noble acknowledged the past three years have “challenged” State Police to reflect on their actions and bolster training and accountability. Colonel Geoffrey Noble surrounded by some of his command staff at DCU Center in Worcester during the State Police Academy graduation. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File By Abby Patkin June 19, … Read more
Crime “The result is a devastating miscarriage of justice.” Jennifer McCabe answers questions from defense attorney Alan Jackson during the Karen Read trial in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Greg Derr / The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool By Abby Patkin June 18, 2025 | 4:37 PM Less than a … Read more
Editor’s note, June 18, 2025, 4:15 pm ET: On June 18, Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, and found guilty of drunk driving in John O’Keefe’s death. The story below was originally published on May 3, 2025. It’s the same courtroom, the same judge, and nearly all of the same players — … Read more
Concerts The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors — but also to Weinstein — in the landmark case. Harvey Weinstein appears at Manhattan criminal court in New York, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Michael Nagle/Pool Photo via AP By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press June 11, … Read more