Karen Read Jury Deliberations Continue After First Day

Jurors in the high-profile retrial of Karen Read ended their first full day of deliberations on Monday without reaching a verdict, after over 30 days of testimony and closing arguments last Friday. Read, a former college lecturer, faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in January 2022. Prosecutors allege Read hit O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow, while the defense maintains her innocence and alleges a police coverup. Judge Beverly Cannone denied a defense motion to amend the verdict slip, expressing concerns about juror confusion. The case has drawn large crowds and significant public interest, impacting local businesses amid ongoing allegations of investigative flaws. Jury deliberations are set to resume on Tuesday, with the case still unresolved after last year’s hung jury.