Karen Read Hearing of Jan. 5th 2024

Highlights:

Many protesters were outside the hearing of Karen Read who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with her car, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe, with intent after dropping him off for an after-hours party at Boston Police officer Brian Albert's home in Canton, MA. The defense contends O'Keefe was murdered in the house. 

Several motions, including the defense request seeking that the Norfolk DA's office be disqualified in this case.

• Discussion regarding DNA on the taillight.
• The defense says Elizabeth Proctor, wife of investigator State Trooper Proctor, privacy rights are outweighed by Karen Read's right to a fair trial. At contention is the degree of friendship between the Proctors and prosecution witnesses who were inside the home and how it impacted the investigation and evidence. 
• Jennifer McCable's lawyer, who is alleged friends with Elizabeth Proctor, and who found with Read, O'Keefe's body outside the home in in the early morning hours, says Rule 17 is being weaponized against his client. 
• Prosecutor Lally does not concede a personal relationship between the Alberts and the McCabe's and State Trooper Proctor. 
• Defense submits to the judge that they do not have to submit their DNA results to the prosecution, as that isn't how the system works. 
• Judge says the troopers have not given their consent to their DNA being released. 
• Sidebar regarding Jennifer McCabe's phone records 
• Hearing set for Thursday, January 18th. 
• Trial set for March 12, 2024