The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, has intensified conflicts between her defense attorney Alan Jackson and special prosecutor Hank Brennan. Jackson condemned Brennan for an apparent breach of ethics, alleging he aimed to undermine the jurors who acquitted Read. Brennan, expressing disappointment with the not guilty verdict, defended his case. Jackson criticized Brennan’s handling of the trial and suggested misconduct by law enforcement, including hiding evidence and witness perjury, indicating a larger narrative of conspiracy against Read.
Jackson accused the special prosecutor of attempting to "publicly shame and discredit" the jurors who acquitted Read of murder and manslaughter charges.
According to Jackson, a thorough investigation would have shown Brennan "hidden exculpatory evidence; lies and perjury by the Commonwealth's own witnesses; cops covering for other cops..."
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