Jury deliberations in Karen Reed murder trial result in mistrial after multiple days

The murder trial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022, ended in a mistrial after jurors were deadlocked. Prosecutors argued that Read fatally struck her boyfriend with her SUV and left the scene, facing charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death. Her lawyers claimed that investigators framed her to cover up alleged abuse by law enforcement officers. After the mistrial, the district attorney’s office announced plans to retry the case. The defense argued that Read was not responsible for her boyfriend’s death, presenting evidence of a possible third-party culprit. The defense alleged that an ATF agent could have been involved in O’Keefe’s death, but the agent denied any involvement. A forensic engineer testified that O’Keefe’s injuries did not conclusively prove he was struck by a vehicle traveling at high speed. Read’s lawyers vowed to continue fighting the case, alleging police misconduct in the investigation. The mistrial highlights the ongoing legal battle to determine the truth behind O’Keefe’s death and underscores the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the case.

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