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Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read's ambulance ride admission becomes flashpoint at second trial

A firefighter testified about what Karen Read said during an ambulance ride about an argument she had with John O'Keefe the morning he was found dead.

US 1 day ago

Bryan Kohberger case: Surviving roommate saw Xana Kernodle on floor after encounter with masked intruder

One of the roomates inside the home where four University of Idaho students were killed saw a housemate "passed out" on the floor following the murders but walked past it.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read says she poured extra shots into her cocktails before John O'Keefe's death

Karen Read revealed in a 2024 TV interview that she added extra shots to "weak" drinks the night her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, died in 2022.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true

Kerry Roberts admits never hearing Karen Read ask for a Google search about hypothermia after finding John O'Keefe dead, contradicting earlier testimony.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Karen Read retrial kicks off with wire-to-wire drama, lawyers brawl in tense hearing after jurors sent home

Karen Read's defense and prosecutors paint dueling pictures in Boston police officer death case, as the judge accuses defendant's team of discovery violations.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Karen Read defense faces 'high-wire' act as retrial's opening statements kick off, experts say

Karen Read's murder retrial begins with opening statements as she faces charges in Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death with new limitations on defense strategy.

Crime April 20

Dem elites accused of slapping small-town cops with ‘witch hunt’ fines twice their pay

Tonawanda Police officers face fines for an alleged unauthorized strike during snowstorms. The president of the union alleges retaliation over ticket quotas in a labor dispute.

Bryan Kohberger April 18

Idaho judge denies Bryan Kohberger's 'bushy eyebrows' motion

Bryan Kohberger's trial will proceed with key evidence after a judge denied a defense request to block eyewitness testimony about "bushy eyebrows" in the Idaho student murders case.

Karen Read April 18

Karen Read prosecutor wants to block defense from blaming after-party guests, pet dog in opening statement

Prosecution motion filed in Karen Read case to limit defense strategy to blame law enforcement or dog for Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

Karen Read April 18

Karen Read judge grants defense video access, allows dog bite experts – with limits

Judge issues key rulings in Karen Read murder retrial, granting defense access to surveillance video and allowing expert testimony on potential dog bites.

Luigi Mangione April 17

Luigi Mangione assassination case signals DOJ shift on death penalty in blue states, expert says

Luigi Mangione's defense is ramping up its fight against the death penalty early in a federal case in the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Bryan Kohberger April 17

Idaho judge issues order on Kohberger's bid to have his family guaranteed courtroom seating

University of Idaho murder trial developments: Judge orders prosecutors to show which Kohberger family members will testify as witnesses, and why, by April 25.

Karen Read April 17

Karen Read judge sets last-minute deadline on crash reconstruction experts central to her defense

Judge Beverly Cannone set a Friday deadline for Karen Read's defense team to reveal details about crash reconstruction firm ARCCA, a key element in her upcoming murder retrial.

Homicide April 17

Slain mailman's family slams Alvin Bragg's office over reduced charges for trans killer: 'She'll kill again'

Manhattan DA offers 15-year deal to Jaia Cruz for the fatal stabbing of USPS carrier Ray Hodge, raising questions about NYC's handling of repeat offenders.

Karen Read April 17

Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff

Massachusetts court holds its last hearing ahead of Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in 2022.

True Crime April 16

Menendez brothers' family accuses DA of violating victim protection law after showing graphic photo in court

Family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are accusing Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office of violating Marsy's Law after graphic crime scene images are shown in court.

Karen Read April 15

Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, revving up 2nd murder trial in death of John O'Keefe

All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements. The case had needed just two more jurors since Friday came to a close with 16 of 18 selected.

Karen Read April 15

Karen Read's true-crime documentaries may impact second trial: court docs

Karen Read's out-of-court statements, including on true-crime documentaries, could come into play at her second trial over the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe.

Karen Read April 14

Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

Luigi Mangione April 11

Luigi Mangione's defense files motion to preclude death penalty in his federal case

Luigi Mangione's defense team is asking a federal judge to throw out the possibility of the death penalty in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Migrant Crime April 11

NJ governor accused of harboring violent illegal criminals, DOJ launches probe

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced a federal probe into Democratic NJ Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin.

Karen Read April 11

Murder defendant Karen Read says she would've 'cheered' OJ Simpson verdict as she prepares for 2nd trial

Karen Read says she would've "cheered" the OJ Simpson verdict if it happened today, in a reversal from her original reaction to his double murder trial.

Bryan Kohberger April 10

What went Bryan Kohberger's way — and what didn't — at evidence motions hearing

Bryan Kohberger asked Idaho Judge Steven Hippler to remove key pieces of evidence ahead of his murder trial, but many rulings did not go his way.

Karen Read April 10

Karen Read jury selection enters home stretch with 15 of 16 chosen

The Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, just needs one more juror before Karen Read's second trial in the death of John O'Keefe can kick off.

Bryan Kohberger April 9

Idaho prosecutors say they will call ‘a few’ of Bryan Kohberger’s family members to testify at trial

Idaho prosecutors told a Boise judge Wednesday they plan to call relatives of student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger to testify at his upcoming trial.

Karen Read April 9

Karen Read asks Supreme Court justice for emergency stay of trial with jury selection underway

Karen Read's legal team is asking for her second murder trial to be put on pause pending a petition to the Supreme Court arguing she is facing double jeopardy.

Jeffrey Epstein April 8

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre leaves hospital after crash with school bus

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has left an Australian hospital a week after she was involved in a crash with a loaded school bus that made international headlines.

Karen Read April 8

Defense lawyers urged to reexamine convictions led by fired Karen Read detective

Michael Proctor's firing from the Massachusetts State Police over his handling of the Karen Read investigation could be a wake-up call to defense attorneys.

Jeffrey Epstein April 7

Anonymous Epstein accuser recants sexual slavery claims against Moviefone co-founder

Anonymous Jeffrey Epstein accuser drops sex trafficking and slavery lawsuit against Moviefone co-founder and prominent psychiatrist Henry Jarecki.

Karen Read April 5

Karen Read's second trial heads into weekend without full jury seated

Ten of 16 jurors have been selected for Karen Read's second murder trial in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe as the court breaks for its first weekend.