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Karen Read's Supporters Rally Nationwide After Mistrial in Murder Case

Read compares her supporters to Vietnam War protesters as she faces a retrial in January for the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

  • Demonstrations in support of Karen Read were held across multiple states, including Massachusetts, California, and Ohio.
  • Read expressed gratitude to her supporters, likening their efforts to those of Vietnam War protesters.
  • Her first trial ended in a mistrial in July, with a retrial scheduled for January 2025.
  • Prosecutors allege Read intentionally struck O'Keefe with her SUV, while her defense claims she was framed.
  • O'Keefe's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Read and two bars that served her alcohol.
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