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July 22

Two potential causes of fatal assisted-living facility fire revealed; first responder bodycam rescues go viral

Massachusetts fire marshal reports the Gabriel House fire that killed 10 and injured over 30 was accidental, possibly sparked by a resident smoking or a mechanical issue.

July 20

Father of vindicated Karen Read warns concerned Americans 'the next Karen Read could be you' in new interview

Karen Read's father, Bill, discusses his family's ordeal during his daughter's legal battle in a podcast interview, urging citizens to 'take back your government' after her acquittal

July 17

Grand juror charged with leaking confidential information in Karen Read case

A grand juror in a federal proceeding connected to the Karen Read case faces charges for disclosing confidential information about closed-door hearings.

July 13

Karen Read lands lucrative book deal while witnesses face continued harassment after acquittal

After Karen Read's acquittal in John O'Keefe's death, witnesses face harassment, investigators lose jobs, and Read secures media deals while facing a lawsuit.

June 26

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.

June 24

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.

June 24

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.

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.

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.

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