As
Karen Read
awaits a ruling in her second murder trial, as support for her case continues to grow, drawing crowds of several hundred people gathered outside the courthouse in Massachusetts.
On Monday, the
the second day of the jury’s discussions
People thronged the pavements in Dedham, and lawn chairs dotted the grassy areas surrounding Norfolk Superior Court. Among them were grandparents, mothers accompanied by their children, dogs adorned with pink bandanas, American flags waving gently, and even a tray of pink cupcakes adding a touch of sweetness to the scene.
Individuals journey to the courthouse for the Karen Read trial.
Following her initial viewing of the proceedings at her residence in Florida, Rita Guilford, originally from Plymouth, made her debut visit to the courthouse on Monday.
Hopeful for the outcome,” Guilford stated, “We planned to attend on Friday, and I didn’t want to be absent during the final pleadings.
She was accompanied by new acquaintances, including three newcomers, and Sally King, a fellow native from Plymouth, who mentioned her attendance at some of the final trials.
King argues that their movement is not only measured by Karen’s image. “I think that we’re all here for Karen, but I think more so for justice for John, too,” King said.
The second trial has touched upon a shared theme, extending past the firm belief of the “Free Karen Read” campaign thatKaren is not guilty.
“It might as well have been me. I would have done exactly what she did,” stated Patti Lima, who began visiting the courthouse starting from Friday.
The prosecutors have argued that Karen Read was intoxicated when she accidentally hit Officer O’Keefe with her vehicle during a snowy storm in 2022, resulting in his death. However, numerous supporters who advocate for “Free Karen Read” contend that they support the defense’s claim of an alleged plot against O’Keefe that didn’t include Karen as the perpetrator.
“I genuinely think there’s significant corruption present, and it goes quite far. Since I have three daughters, this situation feels like it could happen to anyone of them,” stated Robin Burns, who attended the hearings with both her daughters during several initial and subsequent trials.
Karen Read’s fame growing
As the second trial progressed, Karen Read became increasingly well-known. Burns mentioned that her nine-year-old daughter had taken a photo with Karen’s mother and sent wishes for a happy Father’s Day to her dad.
Throughout everything, John O’Keefe’s family has stayed relatively low-profile. His sibling,
Paul O’Keefe said to WBZ-TV’s Kristina Rexodromos
After the end of the final trial, it seems as though his brother has been overlooked.
“She precisely understands what she has done. Instead of owning up, she is attempting to bribe and deceive her way out of this situation,” O’Keefe stated last July.
However, if you inquire with certain individuals standing court-side dressed in pink, they would disagree and assert that this statement is false.
Samantha Benigno stated that it’s about liberating Karen Read and achieving justice for John O’Keefe.
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