Karen Read 4 days ago Family of slain Boston cop John O'Keefe fumes as ex-girlfriend Karen Read walks free: 'Sickening' Family of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe expresses outrage after ex-girlfriend Karen Read was cleared of homicide charges, with Read receiving only probation for drunk driving.
Travel 6 days ago Amtrak apologizes after heat wave trapped passengers without AC or power for over an hour Travelers were reportedly evacuated from Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 after being stuck for more than an hour in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel with no air conditioning or power. Amtrak apologized.
Karen Read 6 days ago Karen Read 'didn't do this crime,' says jury foreman after acquitting her of murder charges: report Jury foreman in Karen Read's retrial declares her innocent, blaming lack of evidence as jurors rejected homicide charges in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.
Karen Read June 23 Special prosecutor warns Karen Read supporters' behavior is 'antithesis of justice' Special prosecutor Hank Brennan condemns witness harassment in the Karen Read case after her acquittal on homicide charges in Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.
Karen Read June 23 Karen Read's lawyers identify exact moment prosecution 'lost the case' in murder trial Karen Read's defense attorneys reveal the trial turning point was when prosecutor Hank Brennan made a critical error about evidence, leading to her acquittal.
True Crime June 20 Boston cop would have 'taken a bullet' for Karen Read's officer boyfriend found dead on his property Colleague of John O'Keefe speaks out after Karen Read's acquittal, as defense suggests the real killer in the 2022 blizzard death remains at large amid a flawed investigation
Karen Read June 20 Second Karen Read juror faults 'sloppy police investigation' in John O'Keefe murder case A Massachusetts jurors noted that reasonable doubt and taillight evidence convinced a jury Karen Read didn't hit boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV.
Karen Read June 19 Vindicated Karen Read thanks 'greatest' legal team as jurors deliver not guilty verdict in boyfriend's death Karen Read's legal team credited for her acquittal in the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe, with experts predicting the high-profile case will boost the attorneys' careers nationwide.
Karen Read June 18 Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial Karen Read's retrial concludes with a verdict on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of officer John O'Keefe during a blizzard.
Karen Read June 18 Confusion erupts in Karen Read murder trial as jurors backtrack on verdict announcement Confusion arose in the Karen Read murder trial when jurors initially indicated they had a verdict, then backtracked before Judge Beverly Cannone could summon everyone to court
Boston June 18 Migrant influx pushing Mass. shelter costs past $1B in FY25: report Massachusetts taxpayers are on course to spend $1 billion on the state’s emergency shelter program for FY25 with migrant families making up a significant share of those receiving assistance, according to a new report.
Karen Read June 17 Karen Read jury questions suggest same legal dilemma as last year's mistrial Nearly a year after her first mistrial, Karen Read's retrial jury questions hung jury implications when unanimous on two charges but divided on one.
Karen Read June 17 Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show Karen Read murder trial deliberations compared to other high-profile cases like OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, and Alex Murdaugh.
Karen Read June 16 Karen Read's defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder charge Jurors begin first full day of deliberations in Karen Read's second murder trial for the alleged hit-and-run death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe in 2022.
Karen Read June 14 Experts weigh in on key moments that could decide Karen Read's fate in murder trial Karen Read's fate in jurors' hands following month-long retrial with dramatic dashcam footage, expert testimony challenging vehicle collision theory, and powerful closing arguments.
Massachusetts June 13 ICE arrests brother of anti-ICE activist leader in Massachusetts ICE arrests Emelio Neftaly Pineda, brother of anti-ICE activist Lucy Pineda who runs Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts, after two previous deportations and multiple criminal convictions
NCAA June 13 Boston University releases statement following Alex Cooper's claims of sexual harassment by former coach Boston University released a statement on Friday, stating that have "zero tolerance" for sexual harassment after Alex Cooper's recent claims.
Karen Read June 13 Fate of Karen Read now in jury's hands as murder trial reaches critical phase Jurors begin deliberations in Karen Read's second murder trial after Friday's closing arguments and judicial instructions from Judge Beverly Cannone.
Karen Read June 13 Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.
Airport News & Updates June 12 JetBlue aircraft rolls off runway while landing at Boston's Logan Airport The Boston airport said there were no injuries and that the runway was closed. Passengers are reportedly being bussed to a terminal at the airport while the JetBlue aircraft is being assessed.
Karen Read June 12 Karen Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegation Karen Read's defense concluded with expert witness Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifying that Boston cop John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being struck by Read's SUV.
Karen Read June 11 Karen Read murder trial reaches final stage with closing arguments set for Friday Murder trial of Karen Read in the death of her former boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, approaches final stage with closing arguments set after extensive testimony.
Migrant Crime June 11 Immigrant shelter whistleblower asking DOJ to investigate 'disturbing pattern' at taxpayer-funded hotels A former immigrant shelter director in Massachusetts is petitioning the U.S. attorney general to investigate a “disturbing pattern" of criminal activity in the state-run system.
Karen Read June 11 Final defense witness in Karen Read trial pumps brakes on Lexus collision theory Biomechanist Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifies as Karen Read's likely final defense witness, challenging claims she hit Boston cop John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV.
Karen Read June 10 Karen Read announces she will not testify in her defense as Massachusetts trial nears conclusion after 30 days Karen Read tells reporters she's ready for jury deliberations after 30 days of testimony, as defense expert disputes claims about how O'Keefe's injuries occurred.
Karen Read June 10 Defense attorney's dramatic courtroom move has legal experts talking in Karen Read murder trial Special prosecutor Hank Brennan admits evidence mistake in Karen Read's murder retrial as defense requests mistrial, with legal experts divided on whether the error was intentional
Karen Read June 9 Karen Read’s defense links John O’Keefe head wound to fall, not vehicle impact Karen Read's defense presents expert testimony that Officer O'Keefe's fatal injuries resulted from falling backward, with facial wounds caused by a separate impact.
Massachusetts June 9 Boston judge accused of helping illegal alien evade ICE agent, escape courthouse faces hearing Boston Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph faces a misconduct hearing after allegedly allowing an illegal alien evade ICE capture and escape a courthouse.
Karen Read June 9 Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge Expert witnesses clash in Karen Read's murder trial over whether her Lexus struck Officer John O'Keefe, with a retired judge noting jurors view them skeptically.
Karen Read June 6 Cross-examination exposes gaps in defense expert’s crash testing for Karen Read Crash reconstruction expert Dr. Daniel Wolfe testifies that damage to Karen Read's 2021 Lexus SUV taillight is inconsistent with hitting John O'Keefe.