Dedham, MA - The Karen Read murder trial continued this week with jury selection, but a full jury has yet to be seated. Read is accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe in January 2022. The high-profile case has drawn significant media attention and public interest.
As of Friday afternoon, ten of the sixteen jurors required for the trial had been selected. The process involves questioning potential jurors about their knowledge of the case, their biases, and their ability to be impartial. Both the prosecution and the defense teams have the opportunity to challenge potential jurors.
The court adjourned for the weekend, with jury selection scheduled to resume next week. The remaining six jurors need to be selected before the trial can proceed to opening statements. The trial is expected to last several weeks, and the outcome is being closely watched by legal experts and the public alike.
Karen Read Trial: Jury Selection Continues After Weekend Break
The second murder trial of Karen Read, accused in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, is underway. After a week of jury selection, ten of the sixteen jurors needed have been chosen. The court adjourned for the weekend, with jury selection set to resume next week as the defense and prosecution work to finalize the panel.