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The audit outlines shortcomings in Canton Police investigations, including the investigation into the death of O'Keefe.
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Jury selection began Tuesday in the retrial of Karen Read, less than a year after a judge declared a mistrial on charges that she was responsible for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend....
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Jury selection began Tuesday in Norfolk Superior Court and could take several weeks, with some 1,000 candidates summoned for the empanelment process.
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Karen Read case sparked conspiracy theories. Here’s what audit revealed
An audit of the Canton Police Department made public on Tuesday faulted investigators for missteps in the investigation into John O’Keefe’s death, but did not find evidence of a massive conspiracy to frame murder defendant Karen Read.
Audit of Canton police finds deficiencies in Karen Read investigation
The town of Canton released the findings of an audit into its police force as Karen Read's second trial begins.
Karen Read case: O'Keefe's body moved too soon and shoddy police work, audit says
In Karen Read's first trial, defense lawyers highlighted police used Solo cups to collect bloody snow and took them to the station in grocery bags.
Jury Selection Begins In Karen Read's Retrial Over The Death Of Her Boston Police Boyfriend
Last year, the judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they were at an impasse and that deliberating further would be futile.
7 jurors seated as impaneling of jury in retrial of Karen Read continues
Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone questioned nearly 90 more prospective jurors on Wednesday, ultimately seating another five in the retrial of Karen Read. Read, 45, of Mansfield, is accused of hitting John O’Keefe with her Lexus SUV in Canton on Jan.
Karen Read’s jury selection 2025: everything we know so far
Jury selection has officially begun for Karen Read’s second trial for the alleged murder of John O’Keefe. The process kicked off in a Dedham, Massachusetts, courtroom Of the 92 potential jurors present on day one,
‘Do you believe Karen Read should have to prove her innocence?’ Questionnaire given to jury candidates at her retrial
Is there anything about the high-profile nature of this case that would prevent you from serving as a fair and impartial juror?” candidates were asked.
7 jurors in place as empanelment continues in Karen Read murder case
Through the first two days of the selection process, a total of seven jurors were seated for the trial. The court seeks to seat 16 jurors, of which 12 will end up deliberating and four will serve as alternates.
Karen Read retrial: What to know about the case as jury selection is now underway
Karen Read faces the same charges she did in her first trial: second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of a collision that caused injury and death.
Independent audit of Canton police flags evidence-handling concerns, lapses in crime scene protocol in Karen Read case
The 200-page report pointed out several concerns in how the department handled evidence and interviewed witnesses in the 2022 killing of Boston police officer John O’Keefe outside a Canton home.
Audit of Canton Police Department released on 1st day of Karen Read trial
An audit of the Canton Police Department was released on Tuesday and it includes a look at several high-profile cases.
State audit sees room for accessibility improvements in Brookhaven
Problems were found at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville, town-owned Brookhaven Calabro Airport in Shirley, the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, the town animal shelter in Brookhaven hamlet, and the Parks and Recreation administration office in Centereach.
Audit: Operating low-enrollment Austin ISD schools costing district $43.6 million
As Austin district officials seek $110 million in cuts, trustees discuss potential school closures and an audit points to savings from larger schools.
Canton Police Department audit finds crime scene protocol errors at John O’Keefe’s death
The Canton Police Department audit dropped on the same day as the Karen Read retrial started and includes recommendations on how the crime scene surrounding the body of victim John O’Keefe could
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After high-profile trial and on eve of another, South Shore town gets police audit results
The town is set to receive an audit of the Canton Police Department Tuesday, the same day jury selection will begin in Karen Read's second trial.
Audit of Canton Police’s handling of Sandra Birchmore death says all procedures were followed
As part of the 200-page audit into the Canton Police Department released Tuesday, the audit team determined all procedures were followed related to officers’ investigation into the death of Sandra Birchmore.
Okaloosa County freezes non-essential hiring amid self-audit
Okaloosa County is hitting pause on non-essential hiring as it reviews its finances to stay efficient and responsible with taxpayer dollars.
Audit of Canton Police Department released as Karen Read's retrial begins
During the first day of jury selection for Karen Read's retrial, an audit of the Canton Police Department identified some missteps in the investigation of John O'Keefe's death.
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