CANTON, MA - The Karen Read murder trial continued today with Jennifer McCabe, a central witness for the prosecution, resuming her testimony. Read is accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. The prosecution alleges Read struck O'Keefe with her vehicle and left him for dead outside a Canton home in January 2022.
McCabe's previous testimony centered around text messages and phone calls she exchanged with Read in the hours following O'Keefe's death. The defense has attempted to paint McCabe as biased and suggest her account of the events is inconsistent. Today's questioning is expected to delve deeper into the timeline of events and potentially address discrepancies raised by the defense.
Legal experts, including CBS News analyst Rikki Klieman, are closely following McCabe's testimony, recognizing its potential impact on the outcome of the trial. The trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with numerous witnesses still to be called.
Karen Read Trial: Key Witness Jennifer McCabe Resumes Testimony
Jennifer McCabe, a crucial witness in the Karen Read murder trial, has returned to the stand. Read is accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. McCabe's testimony focuses on the events of the night O'Keefe died, providing key details for the prosecution. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman offers expert insights.
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