Hank Brennan
Hank Brennan is a prominent attorney known for representing high-profile clients, including mob figures like James 'Whitey' Bulger. He has been appointed as the special assistant prosecutor for Karen Read's retrial, where he will be tasked with leading the prosecution in a case that has garnered significant media attention due to its complex circumstances and allegations surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.
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Hank Brennan was the high-powered defense attorney hired as a special prosecutor to lead Read's second trial.
Key players adjust to new reality after Karen Read's not guilty verdict
United States· 2025-07-13
Hank Brennan requested that Karen Read be sentenced to one year of probation following the verdict.
Karen Read jury foreman calls for FBI to investigate John O'Keefe's deathUnited States· 2025-06-26
Special prosecutor Hank Brennan broke his silence on the Karen Read case Monday, warning that the behavior of her most vocal supporters threatens the American legal system as it is known.
Special prosecutor Hank Brennan breaks silence on Karen Read case after verdictUnited States· 2025-06-23
Hank Brennan was the special prosecutor whose credibility was questioned during the trial.
Karen Read attorneys discuss key moment that led to murder acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-23
For Read's second trial, the commonwealth appointed a special prosecutor, high-powered defense attorney Hank Brennan.
Karen Read spotted taking out the trash days after dramatic acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-21Special prosecutor Hank Brennan requested that Read undergo probation following her verdict.
Michael Proctor laughs at accusations he framed Karen Read in O'Keefe caseUnited States· 2025-06-20
Hank Brennan was the special prosecutor who tried the case for the state.
Karen Read cleared of murder charges in officer boyfriend’s death, guilty of DUI
New Zealand· 2025-06-19
Hank Brennan was the Special Prosecutor in Karen Read's trial.
Karen Read: Unpacking the verdict that acquitted her of murderUnited States· 2025-06-19
Hank Brennan was the special prosecutor in Karen Read's case.
Karen Read's high-powered legal team praised after murder trial acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-19
Hank Brennan led the state's case against Karen Read and described O’Keefe as a good man.
Karen Read guilty of drunk driving in boyfriend’s death, acquitted of second-degree murder, manslaughter
Canada· 2025-06-19
Hank Brennan was the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read acquitted in killing of police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe; guilty of drunk drivingUnited States· 2025-06-19
Hank Brennan led the state's case against Karen Read, describing O'Keefe as needing help that night.
Karen Read 'NOT GUILTY' of murdering police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, he was not hit by any car
India· 2025-06-18Hank Brennan was the special prosecutor in Karen Read's retrial.
Jurors reach verdict in Karen Read's second trial for Boston officer's deathUnited States· 2025-06-18Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor who subpoenaed the unedited source material from reporters.
Expert: Karen Read's media appearances may be smart legal strategyUnited States· 2025-06-18
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read awaits verdict as experts highlight pivotal trial momentsUnited States· 2025-06-14
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read's lawyer urges jury to find her not guilty in officer's deathUnited States· 2025-06-13Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor who stated that Karen Read admitted to hitting John O’Keefe.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read’s retrial for the death of John O’KeefeUnited States· 2025-06-13Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the Karen Read trial.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read's second trial over cop's deathUnited States· 2025-06-13
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor questioning the defense's expert witness during the trial.
Karen Read trial nears end with defense expert challenging vehicle strike theoryUnited States· 2025-06-12
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in Karen Read's murder retrial.
Special prosecutor admits evidence mistake in Karen Read murder retrialUnited States· 2025-06-10
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read defense nears end as expert challenges SUV-collision theoryUnited States· 2025-06-06
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor who questioned Brian Loughran during the trial.
Karen Read trial: Plow driver testifies he saw no body at Boston cop death sceneUnited States· 2025-06-05
Hank Brennan conducted an excellent cross-examination during the trial.
Karen Read trial witness challenges taillight evidence in Boston cop death caseUnited States· 2025-06-04
Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor who played numerous clips from Karen Read's televised interviews during her trial.
Defendant Karen Read won't testify as prosecution plays crucial interviewsUnited States· 2025-06-04Special prosecutor Hank Brennan may have dulled the impact of inappropriate text messages the lead homicide detective sent regarding Karen Read.
Explosive text messages from fired detective could damage Karen Read murder caseUnited States· 2025-06-03
Hank Brennan is a special prosecutor involved in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read retrial: Fired investigator’s texts read aloud in courtUnited States· 2025-06-02Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read's defense takes the wheel, vying to convince jury she didn't kill John O'KeefeUnited States· 2025-06-02
Hank Brennan countered that a 'reasonable fact finder' would agree that Read was intoxicated and said the evidence of a collision was 'abundant'.
Karen Read looks to crash prosecution's crash theory as defense opens caseUnited States· 2025-05-30Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor leading the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read trial: Defense set to call its first witnessUnited States· 2025-05-30Hank Brennan is the special prosecutor in the case against Karen Read.
Karen Read murder trial enters defense phase as team prepares to fight allegationsUnited States· 2025-05-30