The trial in the killing of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe is set to begin today after months of courtroom drama and speculation surrounding the case. O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home in Canton, Massachusetts, sparking a debate among residents about the circumstances of his death.
The defendant, Karen Read, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a collision. The case has garnered national attention, with protesters accusing local authorities of a cover-up to protect the homeowner.
