Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, drew parallels between her supporters and Vietnam War protesters during a recent demonstration in Dedham. Read thanked her supporters for their bravery, asserting that their efforts in her case are akin to the protests against the Vietnam War. She has been accused of intentionally hitting O'Keefe with her SUV while he was left to freeze outside after a night of drinking in January 2022. Following a mistrial in July, Read's lawyers sought to have the charges dismissed, but this was denied, leading to plans for a retrial in January. Read and her supporters maintain her innocence, alleging a cover-up by law enforcement, while the case has sparked significant public demonstrations across multiple states. Online reactions to her Vietnam comparison were mixed, with some criticizing the analogy as inappropriate given the historical context.