Karen Read Murder Trial

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend with a vehicle, is back in court for a hearing discussing a motion to dismiss two of the charges. The trial ended in a mistrial in June, with prosecutors planning to retry Read in January.

Key Points

  • Accusations against Read part of an alleged cover-up and frame job
  • Jury deadlocked in previous trial leading to mistrial

Pros

  • Defense team arguing for dismissal of charges
  • Debate over who is responsible for the death of John O'Keefe sparking public interest

Cons

  • Prosecutors planning to retry Read in January