Current Cases in the court

Trials

The Karen Read trial revolves around the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe in January 2022. Read, his girlfriend at the time, was accused of striking him with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home in Canton, Massachusetts. The case has been highly publicized, with the defense arguing that Read was framed and that law enforcement mishandled the investigation.

First Trial (2024)

• The first trial began in April 2024 and lasted several months.

• Prosecutors alleged that Read intentionally hit O’Keefe in a drunken rage.

• The defense countered, claiming that Read was the victim of a cover-up orchestrated by law enforcement.

• The trial ended in July 2024 with a hung jury, meaning jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, leading to a mistrial
  
  Second Trial (2025)

  • The retrial commenced in April 2025 with a new lead prosecutor and revised presentation of evidence.

  • Jurors visited the crime scene to better understand the context of the case.

  • Testimony has included forensic analysis of Read’s blood alcohol levels, surveillance footage, and text messages between Read and O’Keefe.

  • The defense continues to argue that Read was wrongfully accused, while the prosecution maintains that she deliberately struck O’Keefe.

  • The trial remains ongoing, with key witnesses returning to the stand and new evidence being introduced.

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Sean "P Diddy" Combs

The Sean Combs case involves serious allegations against the music mogul, also known as Diddy, regarding sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution

Key Allegations

• Prosecutors claim Combs ran a criminal enterprise using his business empire, engaging in kidnapping, arson, physical violence, sex trafficking, and forced labor.

• He allegedly coerced victims into participating in drug-fueled sex parties, referred to as “Freak Offs”, which were sometimes filmed without consent.

• The case includes video evidence of Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

Legal Proceedings

• Combs was arrested in September 2024 and has been held without bail since then.

• He faces five federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

• Jury selection for his trial began on May 5, 2025, with opening statements scheduled for May 12.

• If convicted, Combs could face life in prison

A video was released of Combs, chasing down his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura. Who later failed a lawsuit which was quickly settled out of court.