Karen Read

Karen Read

defendant United States

Karen Read is a former adjunct professor at Bentley College who has gained national attention due to her ongoing legal battles related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Accused of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene after allegedly hitting O'Keefe with her SUV, Read's case has captivated true crime enthusiasts and raised questions about law enforcement conduct and legal rights.

Born on Apr 15, 1979 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.24%
Persistence
12 wks
Reach
7,068,364
Power
448,442$
Sentiment
4.81
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 43 4.81 0.97% +120% 331,002,651 7,068,364 $21,000,000 448,442$
Totals 43 331,002,651 7,068,364 $21,000,000 448,442$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Karen Read is on trial for the killing of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. 5

CNN: Karen Read trial: Filing by defense appears to signal she won’t testify in her retrial

United States United States: Karen Read is facing the possibility of life in prison for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. 5

Fox News: Defendant Karen Read won't testify as prosecution plays crucial interviews

United States United States: Karen Read is accused of fatally striking her former boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with a Lexus SUV. 4

Fox News: Karen Read's dog bite expert looks to chew up car crash theory

United States United States: Karen Read is on trial for the murder of her former boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. 5

Fox News: Karen Read's defense takes the wheel, vying to convince jury she didn't kill John O'Keefe