Karen Read adds juror-turned-attorney to her legal team ahead of retrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, is set to begin her retrial with jury selection scheduled for April 1, 2025. The case has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny due to its implications for the judicial system and the circumstances surrounding the events of the night in question. Read's defense maintains that she is being framed in a larger cover-up involving law enforcement and other entities. On March 5, 2025, Victoria George, who served as an alternate juror in Read's first trial, was added to her legal team, marking a unique twist in an ongoing legal saga. George, a civil attorney in Massachusetts, expressed concerns about the judicial integrity during her time as a juror, questioning whether justice was being served. She remarked on the need for systemic changes within the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office to protect defendants' rights and criticized the prosecution's efforts as a misuse of taxpayer resources. Her addition to Read's defense team indicates a strategic move that could bring insights from her previous experience in the courtroom. In addition to her new role, George is under a gag order, limiting her ability to speak publicly about the case while still advocating for more ethical considerations in prosecution. As the retrial approaches, more discussions are anticipated regarding the evidence at hand and the validity of charges against Read, who asserts her innocence amid claims of substantial evidentiary issues.