Karen Read Plans Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Police, Witnesses Alleging Conspiracy

Karen Read, recently acquitted in the murder of her then-boyfriend John O’Keefe, is now actively pursuing a wide-ranging civil lawsuit claiming police and witnesses conspired to violate her civil rights by framing her for O’Keefe’s death. During a hearing for the wrongful death lawsuit brought by O’Keefe’s family, Read’s legal team announced plans to sue eight individuals, including three Massachusetts State Police members, five prosecution witnesses, and two law enforcement agencies. The O’Keefe family’s lawyer argued that Read’s conspiracy claims are baseless and could unfairly prejudice the wrongful death case. The judge noted the complexity of the case, predicting it might not go to trial for another two years and encouraged settlement efforts. Additionally, Read’s lawyers are seeking to add ten more parties to the lawsuit, escalating the legal battle further. This ongoing litigation follows Read’s criminal acquittals and her conviction for drunk driving related to the incident.