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Lead Investigator Dismissed Amid Controversy in Karen Read Case

3/19/2025

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In a shocking turn of events, Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the controversial Karen Read case, was dismissed from the Massachusetts State Police for sending offensive texts about Read and breaching alcohol regulations. Accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston officer John O'Keefe, Read insists she is a victim of a setup. Her retrial is scheduled for April 1, 2025.

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Story summary

In a shocking turn of events, Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the controversial Karen Read case, was dismissed from the Massachusetts State Police for sending offensive texts about Read and breaching alcohol regulations. Accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston officer John O'Keefe, Read insists she is a victim of a setup. Her retrial is scheduled for April 1, 2025.