The murder trial of Karen Read in Massachusetts has captured public attention as jurors deliberate her fate amidst a backdrop of intense support from her followers outside the courtroom. Read, 45, faces charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe.
The incident occurred on a wintry night in Canton over two years ago. After a night of drinking at bars, Read and O’Keefe drove to a colleague's house for an after-party. O’Keefe was later found dead outside the house, leading to allegations that Read struck him with her vehicle in a drunken state and fled the scene.
