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Mass. Police sued; trooper fired; Thai woman faces murder trial

6/12/2026

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Karen Read Sues

Karen Read filed a civil lawsuit accusing Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department of systemic misconduct.
A Thai woman appeared in Yangon’s Kamayut Township Court charged with murdering an American diplomat, facing ten years to death.
Massachusetts State Police condemned the racist and sexist messages and confirmed trooper Michael Proctor’s termination.
Canton Police Department declined comment on the lawsuit.

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Karen Read Sues

Karen Read filed a civil lawsuit accusing Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department of systemic misconduct.
A Thai woman appeared in Yangon’s Kamayut Township Court charged with murdering an American diplomat, facing ten years to death.
Massachusetts State Police condemned the racist and sexist messages and confirmed trooper Michael Proctor’s termination.
Canton Police Department declined comment on the lawsuit.

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