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Massachusetts Man Charged in 'Duckgate' Witness Intimidation Case

Richard Schiffer Jr. faces charges for allegedly using rubber ducks and fake currency to support Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend.

  • Richard Schiffer Jr. is accused of witness intimidation, harassment, and littering in connection with the Karen Read murder trial.
  • Schiffer allegedly distributed rubber ducks and fake $100 bills with messages supporting Read and implicating others in the case.
  • The incidents occurred in Canton, Massachusetts, where the murder of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe took place.
  • Read's trial ended in a mistrial, and she is set for retrial in January on charges of killing O'Keefe with her SUV.
  • Schiffer and other Read supporters claim their actions are protected by the First Amendment, arguing Read was framed.
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