Karen Read's second murder trial is set to begin, where opening statements will clarify the arguments surrounding her guilt in her boyfriend John O'Keefe's death. Prosecutors allege Read deliberately ran him over while driving drunk after a night of drinking, supported by hostile communications between the couple. The defense counters by claiming a conspiracy involving local law enforcement, suggesting that O'Keefe was beaten and dumped by another party. Read, pleading not guilty, previously faced a mistrial in 2022. Notably, a change in legal teams for both sides may influence trial dynamics.
Read's defense argues she is a 'convenient outsider' in a conspiracy to protect a fellow officer's family, claiming O'Keefe died from other causes.
Prosecutors assert Read, under the influence, intentionally hit O'Keefe with her SUV, pointing to angry texts as evidence of a troubled relationship.
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