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Karen Read Murder Trial Nears Verdict After Intense Testimony

6/14/2025

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In the high-stakes Karen Read murder trial, Judge Beverly Cannone has rejected a defense request for Read to choose alternate jurors. Accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022, Read now awaits closing arguments after more than 30 days of gripping testimony. The jury has begun deliberations, intensifying the already contentious atmosphere.

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In the high-stakes Karen Read murder trial, Judge Beverly Cannone has rejected a defense request for Read to choose alternate jurors. Accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022, Read now awaits closing arguments after more than 30 days of gripping testimony. The jury has begun deliberations, intensifying the already contentious atmosphere.