We believe John O'Keefe was struck by the Lexus SUV Karen Read was driving. This is our interpretation of the evidence, not an established account of the collision.
This is our assessment of the evidence. We explain the connections and the strongest objections.
Read was acquitted of the death-related charges and convicted of operating under the influence. Read the verdict.
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We examine evidence from the Karen Read trials in the death of John O’Keefe, explain the weight we give it, and respond to specific defense claims. The evidence and our interpretation remain distinct. This is a prosecution-focused editorial selection, not the complete trial record.
Our interpretation
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Claims and evidence
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The chronology
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After the Verdict
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Evidence library
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Statement comparisons
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Topic guides
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Source register
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45 records, 5 statement comparisons, and 67 sources in this edition.
