Jun 18, 2025 - Public Safety

Karen Read found not guilty of murder in boyfriend's death

A jury acquitted Karen Read of a second-degree murder charge in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

Why it matters: The high-profile retrial at last has a resolution, more than three years after O'Keefe's death outside a Canton house.

Driving the news: The jury found Read guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol.

What they're saying: Read thanked her supporters for their financial and emotional backing throughout the case.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to add comments from Read after her acquittal.

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