The family of Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who died after being allegedly run down by Karen Read, fully supports retrying her after her murder trial ended with a hung jury. Read, who was dating O’Keefe at the time of his death, has been charged with several offenses including murder, but maintains her innocence. Prosecutors claim that Read backed her vehicle into O’Keefe, causing his death, and left him outside a retired police sergeant’s home where she said she was dropping him off for an after-party. Read’s defense alleges that law enforcement officers tried to frame her for the killing, pointing to tensions at the party that may have led to O’Keefe’s injuries. Throughout the trial, there were accusations of bias and impropriety in the investigation, and a local blogger who supported Read was charged with witness intimidation. O’Keefe’s family faced harassment and vilification by supporters of Read during the trial, with crowds booing them outside the courthouse. After a mistrial was declared, the family expressed disappointment but prepared for a retrial. They feel that justice for O’Keefe should be the focus, rather than the personalities involved in the case. Despite the challenges faced by the family, they remain committed to seeking justice for their loved one.
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Despite Karen Read’s mistrial for the death of John O’Keefe, his family continues to seek justice
