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Crime 4 days ago

Ivy League scientist from US adversary hit with new charges for allegedly smuggling bio materials

Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova is indicted on three federal charges for allegedly smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., potentially facing up to 20 years in prison for the violations.

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.

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.

Karen Read June 21

Karen Read seen for first time since high-stakes trial, easing back into routine

Fresh off her gripping murder acquittal, Karen Read was spotted easing back into everyday life on Friday, hauling trash like any regular American outside her hotel room in Boston.

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 20

Cleared of murder charges, Karen Read could eye legal payback against investigators who cost her

Karen Read faces legal battles after her murder acquittal on multiple fronts, including potential lawsuits against investigators while defending against claims from the victim's family.

US June 19

Michael Proctor laughs at Karen Read corruption allegations as he fights to get job back

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor said he should get his job back following the conclusion of Karen Read's trial.

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.

VIDEO June 18

Karen Read supporter says ‘anybody’ could be ‘framed’ following not guilty verdict

Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas talks to Karen Read's supporters about her not guilty verdict and why the case matters to them on 'The Story.'

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.

First Amendment Religious Freedom June 16

Massachusetts school officials under fire for working to ban religious groups from renting facilities

Massachusetts school officials criticized for advancing policy that would prevent religious groups like House of Promise Church from renting Salem Public Schools facilities.

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

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.

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.

Media June 11

Martha's Vineyard residents fume over arrests of illegal immigrants in liberal enclave

According to The Washington Post, Martha's Vineyard residents are concerned over ICE arresting dozens of illegal immigrants in and around the liberal Massachusetts town.

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