As Karen Read's retrial begins, stark contrasts surface between prosecution and defense narratives concerning her boyfriend's murder. Prosecutors assert that Read intentionally hit Officer John O'Keefe with her SUV after a night out, emphasizing their troubled relationship. Conversely, the defense positions Read as a victim of a conspiracy orchestrated by investigators, notably Michael Proctor, fired for his mishandling of the case. Throughout the proceedings, the reputation of Proctor and the alleged manipulation of evidence are central to the unfolding drama.
Prosecutors allege Read, 45, drunkenly and deliberately backed her SUV into O'Keefe while dropping him off, suggesting their relationship was deteriorating.
Defense attorney Alan Jackson claimed the case carries a 'malignancy' linked to ex-trooper Michael Proctor, who mishandled the investigation and unfairly targeted Read.
Prosecutors attempted to distance from Proctor's malfeasance, but the defense argued it was integral, stating, 'Michael Proctor is the very definition of the commonwealth's case.'
The defense characterized Read as a 'convenient outsider' and suggested a conspiracy, asserting that O'Keefe was beaten inside the home before being left outside.
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