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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.