Lifetime Movie Set for January Premiere
A new film from Lifetime will portray the case of Karen Read, who was found not guilty in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Titled "Accused: The Karen Read Story," it is scheduled to debut on January 10 at 8 p.m.
Case Background and Legal Proceedings
Read faced allegations that she hit O'Keefe with her vehicle in Canton during January 2022 and left him in snowy conditions. After a mistrial was declared, a second trial concluded with a jury acquitting her in the summer.
The movie is described as a relentless effort to seek justice and restore Read's reputation, based on real events that captured widespread attention.
Post-Acquittal Legal Actions
Following the not-guilty verdict, Read initiated a civil lawsuit claiming that multiple Massachusetts State Police troopers and Canton residents conspired against her. Additionally, she is contesting a wrongful death lawsuit filed by O'Keefe's family.
