Massachusetts

US 31 mins ago

Michael Proctor laughs at Karen Read corruption allegations as he fights to get job back

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor said he should get his job back following the conclusion of Karen Read's trial.

Karen Read 8 hours ago

Juror reveals why Karen Read walked free in boyfriend's death

A Massachusetts juror noted that reasonable doubt and taillight evidence convinced a jury Karen Read didn't hit boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV.

Karen Read 13 hours ago

Vindicated Karen Read thanks 'greatest' legal team as jurors deliver not guilty verdict in boyfriend's death

Karen 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.

Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial

Karen Read's retrial concludes with a verdict on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of officer John O'Keefe during a blizzard.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Karen Read supporter says ‘anybody’ could be ‘framed’ following not guilty verdict

Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas talks to Karen Read's supporters about her not guilty verdict and why the case matters to them on 'The Story.'

Karen Read 1 day ago

Confusion erupts in Karen Read murder trial as jurors backtrack on verdict announcement

Confusion arose in the Karen Read murder trial when jurors initially indicated they had a verdict, then backtracked before Judge Beverly Cannone could summon everyone to court

Boston 1 day ago

Migrant influx pushing Mass. shelter costs past $1B in FY25: report

Massachusetts taxpayers are on course to spend $1 billion on the state’s emergency shelter program for FY25 with migrant families making up a significant share of those receiving assistance, according to a new report.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read jury questions suggest same legal dilemma as last year's mistrial

Nearly a year after her first mistrial, Karen Read's retrial jury questions hung jury implications when unanimous on two charges but divided on one.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

Karen Read murder trial deliberations compared to other high-profile cases like OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, and Alex Murdaugh.

First Amendment Religious Freedom 3 days ago

Massachusetts school officials under fire for working to ban religious groups from renting facilities

Massachusetts school officials criticized for advancing policy that would prevent religious groups like House of Promise Church from renting Salem Public Schools facilities.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read's defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder charge

Jurors begin first full day of deliberations in Karen Read's second murder trial for the alleged hit-and-run death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe in 2022.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Experts weigh in on key moments that could decide Karen Read's fate in murder trial

Karen Read's fate in jurors' hands following month-long retrial with dramatic dashcam footage, expert testimony challenging vehicle collision theory, and powerful closing arguments.

Massachusetts 6 days ago

ICE arrests brother of anti-ICE activist leader in Massachusetts

ICE arrests Emelio Neftaly Pineda, brother of anti-ICE activist Lucy Pineda who runs Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts, after two previous deportations and multiple criminal convictions

Karen Read 6 days ago

Fate of Karen Read now in jury's hands as murder trial reaches critical phase

Jurors begin deliberations in Karen Read's second murder trial after Friday's closing arguments and judicial instructions from Judge Beverly Cannone.

Karen Read June 13

Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on

Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.

Karen Read June 12

Karen Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegation

Karen Read's defense concluded with expert witness Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifying that Boston cop John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being struck by Read's SUV.

Karen Read June 11

Karen Read murder trial reaches final stage with closing arguments set for Friday

Murder trial of Karen Read in the death of her former boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, approaches final stage with closing arguments set after extensive testimony.

Migrant Crime June 11

Immigrant shelter whistleblower asking DOJ to investigate 'disturbing pattern' at taxpayer-funded hotels

A former immigrant shelter director in Massachusetts is petitioning the U.S. attorney general to investigate a “disturbing pattern" of criminal activity in the state-run system.

Media June 11

Martha's Vineyard residents fume over arrests of illegal immigrants in liberal enclave

According to The Washington Post, Martha's Vineyard residents are concerned over ICE arresting dozens of illegal immigrants in and around the liberal Massachusetts town.

Karen Read June 11

Final defense witness in Karen Read trial pumps brakes on Lexus collision theory

Biomechanist Dr. Andrew Rentschler testifies as Karen Read's likely final defense witness, challenging claims she hit Boston cop John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV.

Karen Read June 10

Karen Read announces she will not testify in her defense as Massachusetts trial nears conclusion after 30 days

Karen Read tells reporters she's ready for jury deliberations after 30 days of testimony, as defense expert disputes claims about how O'Keefe's injuries occurred.

Karen Read June 10

Defense attorney's dramatic courtroom move has legal experts talking in Karen Read murder trial

Special prosecutor Hank Brennan admits evidence mistake in Karen Read's murder retrial as defense requests mistrial, with legal experts divided on whether the error was intentional

Karen Read June 9

Karen Read’s defense links John O’Keefe head wound to fall, not vehicle impact

Karen Read's defense presents expert testimony that Officer O'Keefe's fatal injuries resulted from falling backward, with facial wounds caused by a separate impact.

Massachusetts June 9

Boston judge accused of helping illegal alien evade ICE agent, escape courthouse faces hearing

Boston Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph faces a misconduct hearing after allegedly allowing an illegal alien evade ICE capture and escape a courthouse.

Karen Read June 9

Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge

Expert witnesses clash in Karen Read's murder trial over whether her Lexus struck Officer John O'Keefe, with a retired judge noting jurors view them skeptically.

Karen Read June 6

Cross-examination exposes gaps in defense expert’s crash testing for Karen Read

Crash reconstruction expert Dr. Daniel Wolfe testifies that damage to Karen Read's 2021 Lexus SUV taillight is inconsistent with hitting John O'Keefe.

Karen Read June 6

Karen Read denies noticing confrontation between deceased boyfriend and ATF agent hours before death

Karen Read tells reporters she didn't notice tensions between John O'Keefe and Brian Higgins at the Waterfall Bar and Grille shortly before O'Keefe's death.

Massachusetts June 5

New England serial killer fears stoked by 13th body found in small town

The body of 21-year-old Adriana Suazo found in Milton, Massachusetts becomes the 13th unexplained death across New England since March 2025.

Homeland Security June 5

Homeland Security says Boston's mayor comparing ICE agents to neo-Nazis is 'sickening'

The Department of Homeland Security said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's comments comparing ICE agents to a New England-based neo-Nazi group are "sickening."

Karen Read June 5

Karen Read defense gets boost as plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during Boston cop death case

Karen Read's defense gains momentum as plow driver testifies he did not see a body where prosecutors allege she left her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, to die in the snow.