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Evidence in Karen Read’s Case Led to ‘only One Person,’ Prosecutor Says in First Statement Since Her Acquittal
- Special prosecutor Hank Brennan defends the investigation, criticizes public 'campaign of intimidation and abuse,' and expresses disappointment in the verdict that denied justice for John O’Keefe.
- Defense claims police planted evidence and orchestrated a cover-up, while a blogger charged with witness intimidation suggested juror misconduct influenced the case.
- In his independent review, Brennan found no other suspects; all evidence pointed to one person, following full discretion in his appointment by Norfolk District Attorney's Office.
- The Norfolk Superior Court jury foreman urged the FBI to reopen the case due to unresolved investigation holes, citing ongoing doubts and personal ties to a terror attack victim.
- The case highlights systemic inequities and community divisions, with supporters rallying nationwide, influencing public discourse and revealing lasting flaws in the criminal justice system.
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Karen Read gets movie deal for murder trial adaptation: Reports
(NewsNation) — Karen Read, who was recently found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter, has reportedly been offered a movie deal with LBI Productions. Read, along with her lead defense attorney, Alan Jackson, will partner with the production company to develop a script about Read's recent case, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. The project will reportedly reveal details about Read that aren't known. Shooting su…
Karen Read to Turn Trial Tribulations Into Film Adaptation
Fresh off her acquittal, Karen Read is turning her two-trial ordeal over the 2022 death of her then-boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, into a feature film. Just last week, Read was acquitted of charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter under the influence, and leaving the scene of the crime in relation to O’Keefe’s death; jurors did find her guilty of operating a car under the influence of alcohol. Police belie…
Scripted Karen Read Project In Works From LBI Entertainment
On the heels of Karen Read’s headline-making murder charge acquittal, LBI Productions is partnering with Read and her lead defense attorney, Alan Jackson, to develop a scripted project chronicling the story behind the case that sparked a national firestorm and ignited conversations about justice, power, and truth in America. Whether the project will be for […]
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