Karen Read's retrial begins a year after her first trial ended in a hung jury over accusations of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Read is accused of fatally backing her SUV into O'Keefe and leaving him in a snowstorm. Her supporters claim an elaborate police cover-up framed her for his death, while her first trial generated significant local controversy, protests, and social media discourse. The trial concluded in mistrial, leading to her retrial amidst allegations against police integrity and witness intimidation.
Read's lawyers argue that the evidence suggests O'Keefe was killed by his fellow officers, implicating a cover-up that exonerates Read.
The previous trial created a divide in the community, highlighted by passionate protests and intensive discussions on social media about the case.
The jury expressed their failure to reach a unanimous decision was due to 'deeply held convictions', illustrating the polarizing nature of the case.
Protests in support of Read were significant, featuring demonstrators wearing pink and demanding justice outside the courthouse, showing the public's engagement.
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