Karen Read Says She was Framed in Heated Opening Statements - Lawyer LIVE
Karen Read is on trial for murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Police say that after a night of drinking, she backed over O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in a snowstorm.
But Karen Read’s defense team says she had nothing to do with his death. She says that she dropped him off at a party at the home of fellow Boston police officer Brian Albert. Inside the home were family members and friends of the Alberts. Karen Read’s defense team says that someone inside that home injured John O’Keefe so badly he was near death, and then dragged him out into the falling snow to die. The entire group inside the house, they say, is conspiring with the local police to set Karen Read up to take the fall.
#Karenread #johnokeefe #Brianalbert #turtleboy
Sound like a BUNCH of dirty cops to me!
Ding!! 🛎️ Welcome to Copland! Defense said it best: Karen was an outsider and I can’t wait for her acquittal within 2 hours of deliberating.
Dirty cops,EMS,judge prosecutors.I think even aliens c 'll nspired against poor Karen 😂😂
My cousin who lives in Boston says all the cops in that area are dirty. That his perception, and he had not even heard of this case.
I don’t think so. His injuries are consistent from being dragged on pavement and not from a fist. Whether it her driving, that I don’t know but I do know it’s not a dog or fist ! 100% not !
I still can’t believe how sad it is that those children John adopted are now orphaned for the second time.
John’s body was found in the front yard of home of a police officer where he was invited to an after bar party. The police officer and his wife never came out of the house when the Canton PD, EMS, Karen, John’s friend, and the homeowners sister found him in the snow covered yard . This makes no sense. Why wouldn’t the homeowner SISTER go up to the door and wake them up and tell them that John is in their front yard. Why didn’t they wake up when EMS and police showed up with all the flashing lights and all the commotion in their front yard at 6 AM?
Honestly, I've had EMS and the police show up at my house early in the morning, and even late at night, and I didn't wake up for any of it, not even the neighbor appararently fighting with the cops. I've also lived close to areas where I've gotten used to sleeping through planes, trains, lights and sirens all night, just because I happened to live next to a train track, near an air base, or currently right around the corner from a hospital. And my kids sleep through that stuff harder than I do. So... this whole "why didn't they wake up" thing is not surprising at all to me. I know plenty of people who would have slept through all of that, myself included. Add alcohol in their systems, it increases the chances of sleeping through it all. None of that has me skeptical. I mean, maybe the sister not waking them up, but... unless she had a key, people do sleep through someone banging on their door. All of that seems pretty normal for heavy sleepers to me, unless they had a reason to be up and getting ready for work or something.
Maybe they were all still passed out drunk?? 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
@@sarasynfoxthat makes sense IF they lived in a busy loud area and so would be used to so much noise. Not the case here.
They had been drinking.
I was wondering why the homeowner or another friend never looked outside. They were expecting him, saw Karen’s vehicle pull in and leave they claim.
The defense didn’t open with wild allegations. They have the actual texts. The entire defense would be destroyed if they did not have the physical evidence! Proctor texted his friends saying he hopes she commits suicide and he got her phone and was trying to find nudes. Absolutely disgusting.
He wanted nudes to bribe her with…pissed he didn’t find any.
100% agree! Let's not forget the Federal Grand Jury, Federal Investigation, IA Investigation on Proctor. Proctor searched her phone without a warrant & referred to her as the "c" word😢
Thank God they were that sloppy and justice can be served.
Did you see John's mother mouth "nope" at the exact same time as the defence attorney? I think even his family have doubts about it all
Bad behavior but she allegedly killed a fellow cop. Doesn’t excuse his bad behavior
I’m so thankful that I don’t drink alcohol. It never leads to anything good IMO. Stay home, stay warm, watch a movie. Don’t go to jail.
Lally blew the case on day 1!! He states that his experts say that Read hit John at 12:45, but we all know that Karen was leaving a voicemail in John's garage at 12:41. Case closed on day one.
This!!!
I don't think Lally believes what he is saying 😮
My first reaction, when I saw her face and heard the prosecution, was guilty. I am pretty sure, after listening to the defense, that she is not. There is something stinky here.
It is extremely stinky. And I found the judge telling the jury that no one in the public has any facts was an odd thing to say. Hopefully all it is is that she’s not caught up with how much people CAN find out simply by being online
You are now correct.
Please do not judge by her facial expressions. That is her bone structure - she looks like her father plus she has lost weight. She also has s9me serious health conditions that could cause involuntarily facial expressions!
@@Always_Thinking She looks like I would if I were in her shoes.
@@tiabiamama I feel so bad for her. I can't imagine how difficult her life has been the last 2.5 years!🩷🩷🩷🙏🙏🙏
Happy Birthday Lee! My sister-in-law is a dental hygienist in the next town. She said the corruption is rampant and people are sick of it. She said, not one of her patients, so far, thinks Karen is guilty.🤷🏼♀️
I thought the defense was spectacular!!
I can’t believe they even have the gall to prosecute her. That’s Massachusetts for ya
Exactly, how can prosecutors get over the fact that john was bleeding yet only 6 drops of blood found outside and never searched the house. Reasonable doubt right there.
@@colleenfletcher2550 exactly. With this level of police misconduct it never should have left their office.
I thought the Prosecutions opening was confusing and muddy. He should have stuck to a linear version of events, painting a picture for the jury. What he did was talk about people giving names and deets and then skipping back and forth between finding the body and the events leading up to that. The Defense on the other hand presented their case in a clear concise linear fashion, not going into details, just presenting the facts from their point of view and backed up by the facts as they have uncovered them. If I ever know anyone who finds themself on the wrong side of the law I will definitely be suggesting that lawyer for his/her defense. Very impressed. I do wonder why this trial wasn't kept for after the grand jury investigation into Det. Proctor. Finally, 🥂🎂Happy Birthday Lee 🎂🥂
Well, as a LA resident where every other day another LAPD Cop has been busted for framing suspects or messing with evidence, nothing surprises me anymore.
Ya, look at the state LA.
Yeah, well it doesn’t help that your DA is an idiot, too.
@@mauiswift6391 Exactly....
Can we all agree that no one should drive when they are blackout drunk.
Yes but who was blackout drunk? You’re obviously guessing here.
@@ByronTexas Karen admits she was blackout drunk. Whether she hurt someone that day or not, it is a very dangerous thing to do.
@@Pauli1984 Yes. I'd be suprised if OJO would let his girlfriend drive blackout drunk. But DUI is certainly her greatest sin.
@@Ieezeca Agreed. Just seeing how bad it is when people drink and drive. Can cause so much pain.
If Jen Mcabe really googled how long to die in the snow why didn’t the prosecution subpoena google for the search info? The only thing I can think of as to why they didn’t is because she actually did the search at 2:27am and that would be too damaging to their case
FBI did though...
Happy birthday! You are an extremely intelligent, talented attorney!
Aww happy birthday Lee💝 Today would have been my Dad’s 104th birthday, WW2 Vet and gone since 1982. We love you Lee🥹🥰
She reversed 62 feet going 24mph. Think about trying to do that. In the snow. 😂
Factually innocent! Come on it’s easy to see she is being framed!
People say karen looks smug. I don't see it. I see that's she's nervous, rightfully so...
Seems tense, yes.
I take it as "I've been wrongfully accused and I'm mad as hell". I'd probably have a look too lol
Different people see different things in physical expressions. What looks smug to one person looks nervous to the next and looks angry to the third. It's just people reading body language differently.
People always think I’m mad and tell me to smile when I’m in a perfectly good mood. For some of us, it’s just our face. Lol I don’t know her so I have no idea what her expressions reflect. Maybe she’s smug. Maybe she’s pissed. Maybe she’s terrified and being stoic to hide it. Maybe that’s literally just her resting state. Whatever the case, it’s not evidence.
Happy birthday!!! I love watching your channel. Congratulations on your 150K subscribers!! 🎉🥳🎊
Wow! How could this even gone to trial..!
The accusations against Proctor are not “wild.” They will be supported by evidence.
Lee you are brilliant at this, I rarely comment but I've been watching your shows Monday Wednesday and Friday for good while. God bless you and your husband and thank you.
The cops should have woke up the household, right?
Wow, not good for prosecution.
Happy Birthday, Lawyer Lee!! And Congratulations on 150K! 🎉💖🥳
When I initially heard just the bare minimum of these allegations against the homeowner/cop, the evidence was overwhelming. These new data points make it very clear that she was framed, and the homeowner was guilty.
Is there proof of life for the "rehomed" dog? I am scared they killed him to hide the evidence.
Post Federal Grand Jury, Brian Higgins has a Federal Proffer. Just saying!
WOAH.. THE PICS?!?! Hmm.. yea, this sounds SHADY as hell!.. & this messages..
Karen was probably home by 12:41. How does she back into him at 12:45? The prosecutions timeline is very jumbled
Recap to your comment, The snow on the ground where John was found was 6" deep yet on his body there was a "light dusting" of snow according to the first cop on the scene suggesting he wasn't there since 12:40AM but many hours later.
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Yes the reason we know Karen was home at 12:41 is because she left a voicemail for someone at 12:41 and you can hear her heels clicking on the garage floor and perhaps the garage door.
She'll be acquitted
Another wonderful video. Happy 33rd Birthday Beautiful Lady! 🎉🎁🎈I wish you joy, peace and love always... ❤
Congratulations on 150k subs! Thank you for continuing to cover Karen Read case!!! 1000000% FRAMED
Awe love the sweet story about your husband….you will forever be 33
If she backed into him then how did he get up in the yard 10 ft from the curb? I doubt she could drag him there herself?
I’ve heard everything from 6 ft to 20 ft. Are they using different parts of his body to measure from the curb? What are they counting as the curb, or is it the start of the grass? Do they all just have NO an idea how to estimate even car lengths? So dang confusing. Their witnesses so far just CANNOT keep the story straight. And why are some saying there was THREE women when they pulled up, then others saying it was two? Were did the third go and what was she doing (we know it’s McCabe, but the jury doesn’t, they just know that maybe a shadow was walking to the Albert house door.) so many of them are conflicting the story of her confession when it’s the very same set of circumstances, who was where, etc. and we’re also supposed to believe she was pass out drunk at the time and managed to back up her car around a bend for 60 ft going 24 mph in the snow? We’re supposed to believe that collecting evidence in solo cups is a legit technique? We’re supposed to believe that they only have one or two images from the crimescene, didnt tape it off, didn’t preserve it, and magically found tail light pieces three weeks later after a ton more snow fell? That they missed it when 4 searched it on the morning of his death with just a couple inches on the ground and they found only pieces of CLEAR GLASS at that time? And if she confessed, and it was heard so concretely by a police officer STANDING NEXT TO HER, why did that officer not immediately detain her? Why would that officer send her AWAY from the crime scene where she could tamper with evidence or clean off any evidence from her body. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE. So far, defense is making more sense. Even if she actually DID do it, they botched the evidence, investigation, testimony, statements too damn much for any reasonable jury to find her guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
Happy birthday Ms Lee! I’m so glad Mr George remembered your 33rd bday! I continue to pray for both of you and I truly hope he starts feeling a lot better soon!!
Happy 33rd Birthday Lawyer Lee!! You have certainly honed your skills in an amazingly short amount of time! 😆😄🤣
Wow, congrats on 150,000!!! It was obvious that you would be a total hit, awesome! Love your channel, Awesome 😎
Lee, Marlon and Mamapinks!! You all are the best!!! Thanks for creating the best legal channel on KZhead!!
john Okeefe walked into that house, there was a scuffle, the dog got involved…
That judge is as crooked as those cops. This case should never have gone to trial.
Why would a judge put their career on the line for this case, Goodness, she has seen many.
Yes she is
100% she should have recused. She didn’t. Even kept the case when she was reassigned to civil court. This judge is not only corrupt and but an annoying heavy breather from 90s prank calling days.
@@Missdeemeaner461 Because Judge Jabba Cannoli thinks she’s as untouchable as the Nasty Alberts.
I would think more people would want this to go to trial to prove she clearly did or didn’t do this.
Happy birthday Lee. We’re all aware you’re going through a lot right now, regardless of your professional demeanor. Sending 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awwww bless your hubby Lee. I hope he is able to leave the hospital soon. 💖
60 feet on lawn in reverse would leave track marks.
Love your hubbys comment we all need a hubby like him ❤
Karen Read was framed!
If the Defense uncovers what opening claims, thru witness testimony or expert testimony, this can only result in Not Guilty. Now, how much will this judge, a purported Albert family friend, allow? 🤔
When a defense atty says a client was framed I immediately think no one will believe him. In fact it seemed to me he was reading his opening statement from a fiction novel. He was very theatrical. I’m looking forward to learning the evidence.
You wait. You'll be shocked and disgusted! It 100% was a coverup. It's coming. The FBI handed over evidence to the DEFENSE team. Yep! Indictments are coming soon.
It’s bold but I think they have plenty of evidence to introduce reasonable doubt.
Same. Framing/community-wide conspiracies will never be my first conclusion. I’ll be listening intently to see if the prosecution meets its burden. This defense is giving me Casey Anthony vibes… but I will certainly listen to their case.
@@malloryobryantYou mean her parents molested her, killed their grandchild then framed their daughter? I hadn't heard of any pedo fathers in this🙄
@malloryobryant That's exactly what the prosecution wants you to think so they can say oh well, we tried. Karen is no Casey Anthony. She didnt do it. She is innocent, and wait until you see the defense drop the bombs proving it thst the FBI themselves delivered bc they were investigating this shady "investigation" from early on. I live 20 minutes from where this happened. Corruption is so bad in this state it's disgusting. Google Sandra Birchmore Mass State Police. Some of the same corrupt MSP were involved in the Read sham. It's disgusting.
I know it’s no admissible but I’d like them all to rake a lie detector test
I have a German shepherd. When you train them you use a bite suit and usually they will go at the right arm. That makes sense that the right arm would have the wounds.
Yes, but they do bite, they don't scratch, where are the bites?
That’s also my question. Maybe the dog was just jumping up and the claws were scratching his arm. It’s all very strange.
@@ficalli4743 not always. They are trained to hold not always bite. If the guy is pulling away that would leave more scratch marks rather than a bite marks. It all just depends. I don’t care one way or the other I was just stating what could have happened. I’m not picking a side.
Maybe that small courtroom would be all right for a trial with only six jurors.
Opening statements are statements of what the evidence will be; no unsupported theories. Indeed, the judge made a number of pre trial rulings concerning what could and could not be included in the openings. In other words, there is evidence to support all of defense counsel’s statements during opening.
Hope your husband is feeling better Blessings to you
I can’t see a taillight breaking from hitting a person at a low speed!!
Lee did you know about these dirty corrupt cops all over Massachusetts.
#FREEKARENREAD .. framed beyond belief
33 looks great on you! God bless you and your hubby. ❤
And congratulations on the 150k - great job! 🎉
Is she innocent? I see a not guilty in Karen's future.
🎉🎉🎉happy birthday! Prayers for your husband.
This PD is a disgrace. No wonder ppl are outraged
Happy 33rd birthday! And congratulations on 150K. I was toggling on this trial and Chad's and fell behind.
33rd ?
33rd birthday?...❤
Where is the tracks in the snow
Congratulations to the 150K!! So well deserved! I really hope this helps the algorithm to bring more viewers to the channel, since this is by far the best to cover these trials! (And Happy Belated Birthday! 😃🥳🍾🥂)
Why else would they sell the house,gave the dog away n ripped out flooring at basement
Aloha from Maui🌺 Wishing you a very Happy Birthday 🎉 and Congratulations on 150,000 subs! Thanks to your son for encouraging you to start your channel. Love to you and your husband. Hope things turn for the better soon ❤
Happy 33rd Birthday Lee! 🥳🎂Congrats on 150K !!!🎉👏
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE 🎂💐
Happy Bday Lee!!! Congrats on 150k!!!
Many congratulations on your 150K .....Thoroughly deserved. I watch from UK🇬🇧❤️🙏
I hate that I missed the live. I have questions! I especially wonder if the judge is preventing the defense from presenting alternative theories of the crime. Wouldn't that be reversible error?
But Karen bought Dunkin Donuts for the kids. She must be guilty of murder! 🙄
Happy birthday Lee, I'm sure your channel will hit milestone after milestone soon enough, hope that your husband's recovery goes smoothly so that you have him back home!
FBI is still investigating everything
Happy Birthday Lawyer Lee.🎉🎉🎉🎉Blessings for your Hubbie to heal well. Love to you and family. ❤
Proctor, Higgins, the dog, State Police, Local police, ME, the judge, the Fire Dept their families and their friends are all covering up. Absolutely Amazing.
Don't include the poor dog, She was given away after being a part of the family for seven years. Poor puppers.
From what I've heard about the dog, "re-homed" is code for no longer on this earth! Unless we hear the defense had access to Chloe (dog) to do analysis of what they claim are scratches, claw marks, and bites...Chloe wasn't alive for said analysis.
Happy Birthday Lee!!🎈🎈❤️
Thank you Lawyer Lee! You're the best😊
Happiest of Birthdays Lee! Hope u have a fabulous year! Love your show! 💗🎈🌸🎊🌷🎉🦋🎂🎁🎂🌷🎊🎈💗🌸🎉🦋🎁🎂🎈
Happy 33rd Birthday, Lawyer Lee! 🎉 I loved that story ❤. Thank you for your balanced explanation of this case. I agree with you that the opening statement by the prosecutor was hard to hear. I am looking forward to hearing all of the evidence before forming an opinion.
Happy Birthday, beautiful Lee! I hope your day is as sweet and special as you are! 💗
The marks don’t look like injuries from getting hit by a car but they don’t look like dog bites or scratches either.
Having been bit by a rotty who was untrained, I have scars from her top teeth but not her bottom and the bite marks when it happened looked just like some of those marks? 🤷♀️ So guess it’s what you have seen…an expert will testify those are dog bites? 🤷♀️
@@JessSpouting admittedly I haven’t been attacked by a dog so I don’t really know. I just saw some comparisons of dog attacks online and the wounds did look like that. Who knew? Well those who have experienced a dog attack before. I guess I was expecting bite marks vs scratches.
@@victoriousgavi7736 those are not scratches. But there is an expert who is going to testify so guess we will see…
Mrs. O'Keefe did you hear that?? Proctor was looking for nude photos of Karen Read. Are you disgusted yet???
Keep the O’keefes name out of it. Those people are suffering don’t be a prick.
@@mauiswift6391 So is Karen for a crime she didn't commit!!!
Regardless of whodunit I would never believe any evidence that was presented. Had I be on the jury I'd have a big problem with guilty verdict
Lawyer Lee, I just love your channel. You have such a balanced viewpoint, intelligent recap, interesting perspective and healthy discussion of all the cases that I have tuned in for. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication. Happy to celebrate 150K subscribers today! Praying for you and your husband ❤
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉
I would like to know where the dog is ! Who rehomes “ their beloved pet.
Happy Birthday Lee!!!
Congrats and Happy Birthday 🎉
No tracks from car onto lawn none
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Here we go again with bevs quote from john Adams 🙄😳
Happy Birthday Lee. 🎉💃
Happy Birthday 🎁 I love your channel! Sometimes I feel your the only person on KZhead who can be objective about the facts of any case you cover! Very much appreciated 😁
The Altro is outstanding. Your guy did a really really good job. I just love it. I feel that you are a very good person , and that you deserve to have a huge celebration. Is it real accomplishment to get that many subscribers. I know that I have enjoyed your channel, and try to watch it whenever I can. Your manner is always pleasant and fun, even when I know things are not going well. blessings to you, Cincinnati, the queen city.💜💜
Happy Birthday Lawyer Lee!! ❤
Fantastic end!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE ❤❤❤ WE LOVE YOU
Awe, I have not been around much so I did not know about your husband. I hope he gets better soon.