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Karen Read trial: Convicted on one count of drunk driving, what will she serve?
A jury in Dedham, Massachusetts, has convicted Karen Read of operating a vehicle under of the influence but not on charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. As a first-time offender, she has been sentenced to a year of probation and classes.
Karen Read seen for first time since high-stakes trial, easing back into routine
Fresh off her gripping murder acquittal, Karen Read was spotted easing back into everyday life on Friday, hauling trash like any regular American outside her hotel room in Boston.
Jurors in the Karen Read trial have an amended verdict slip. Here’s what’s different
The new verdict slip gives clarifying language to jurors after the panel sent a question indicating they were confused about what they could or could not do.
Key witness and juror in Karen Read trial speaks out
Paula Prado, a juror, explained to affiliate WCVB why she voted to acquit Read of the second-degree murder charge and how she initially thought Read was guilty of manslaughter but changed her mind.
Karen Read trial saga ends with acquittal on major charges, probation
The jury found Karen Read guilty on a lesser charge but not guilty on the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene in John O’Keefe’s death.
Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death
Jurors in the murder trial of Karen Read say they've reached a verdict in a divisive case about the death of a Boston police officer that lawyers have presented as either a tragic love story or a sinister cover-up.
Karen Read could be convicted of just drunk driving as jurors remain deadlocked on one final charge
Karen Read could be convicted of just drunk driving as jurors apparently remain at odds over one count and received a new easier-to-follow verdict slip from the judge Tuesday.
Karen Read found not guilty of murder in second trial
Prosecutors alleged Read hit her boyfriend with her car after an argument. Her lawyers argued she was framed in a law enforcement cover-up.
Jury acquits Karen Read on major charges in John O’Keefe’s death
A jury cleared Read of the three most serious charges brought against her, second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.
Karen Read acquitted of murder, found guilty of lesser charge of drunk driving
Nearly a year after her first prosecution ended in a mistrial, Read was found not guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend and was found guilty of operating under the influence of liquor.
Jury finds Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunk driving in boyfriend’s death
A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court.
Cleared of murder charges, Karen Read could eye legal payback against investigators who cost her
Karen Read faces legal battles after her murder acquittal on multiple fronts, including potential lawsuits against ...
Karen Read acquitted of murder in death of police officer boyfriend: Updates
A Massachusetts jury returned a verdict in the Karen Read case, acquitting her of the most serious charges and finding her ...
Karen Read is free, but more legal trouble looms
Karen Read left the Norfolk County Superior Court a free woman, but the former financial analyst who has spent more than ...
Following Karen Read’s Trial Verdict, Here’s How to Rewatch ID Docuseries ‘A Body in the Snow’
Stream Investigation Discovery's five-part true crime series, which was released just ahead of Read's retrial.
‘Exact same position:’ Split verdict issue from 1st Karen Read trial returns at retrial
The judge in the Karen Read retrial decided against telling jurors that they are allowed to return a split verdict on Tuesday ...