A jury in Karen Read’s retrial found her not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, but did convict her of DUI (driving under the influence).[1][2]
What the verdict covered
- Not guilty: Second-degree murder charge (and related homicide counts).[3][1]
- Guilty: A lesser charge of DUI/drunken driving.[2][1]
Immediate next steps reported
- Multiple outlets reported that Read received probation following the verdict.[3]
If you tell me what you mean by “latest” (e.g., since June 2025 only, or updates in 2026/2027), I can narrow to the most recent developments and sentencing/appeal activity.
Sources
In their own response, prosecutors restated their claim that without a public verdict, Karen Read was not acquitted on any charge.
www.boston.comKaren Read is on trial, charged with killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Here's what to know about the trial.
www.cbsnews.comKaren Read found not guilty of homicide but guilty of DUI. A Northeastern expert calls it a classic example of a jury’s “mercy verdict.”
news.northeastern.eduAfter the verdict, Karen Read addressed supporters in front of the courthouse.
people.comKaren Read's second murder trial was a rematch for the lawyers after the first ended in a hung jury last year. CNN correspondent Jean Casarez answers key questions about the case after Read was…
www.cnn.comKaren Read's legal team credited for her acquittal in the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe, with experts predicting the high-profile case will boost the attorneys' careers nationwide.
www.foxnews.comKaren Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of drunkenly striking her off-duty police officer boyfriend and leaving him to die in January 2022, was found guilty of drunk driving today – though she was…
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