Massachusetts Police Lieutenant Disciplined in Read Case

Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully of the Massachusetts State Police has been disciplined for failing to supervise and discipline troopers involved in inappropriate conduct during the Karen Read murder investigation. Tully, who led the detective unit at the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, will forfeit six days of accrued leave following an internal investigation. This investigation revealed that Tully did not take corrective action against Trooper Michael Proctor and others for sending derogatory text messages about Read, including mocking her appearance and health. Proctor was suspended without pay for his misconduct and faced criticism during the trial. Tully's actions, including failing to document negative performances and instead praising employees, were deemed violations of State Police regulations. The Karen Read murder case, which ended in a mistrial, is set for a retrial, with Read accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.