New verdict in Karen Read murder case revolves around media records – Boston 25 News

DEDHAM, Mass. – A new verdict in the Karen Read murder case focuses on footage from two local media outlets.

Boston 25 News has been ordered to release unaired footage of an interview 25 Investigates conducted by Judge Beverly Cannone with Karen Read’s parents

25 Investigates aired this five-minute, 40-second report from investigative reporter Ted Daniel’s interview with Bill and Janet Read and Read’s brother Nathan on August 1, 2023. Prosecutors in the Karen Read case argued for the Boston 25 News recordings to be overturned by arguing that “unuttered statements made by the Reads are relevant and material to the placement of the relevant uttered statement, some of which are presented.” Trial, in context.”

In the filing, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said: “William Read alleged that an unnamed, unidentified and uncertain perpetrator somehow caused John O’Keefe’s injuries. William Read supported the unsubstantiated claim that “John O’Keefe entered this house (34 Fairview Road, Canton, MA), was beaten, a fight ensued, and O’Keefe was overpowered.”

The file specifically focuses on Bill Read’s statements to Daniel after he was asked whether Karen thought she might have hit John. In the segment that aired on Boston 25, Bill Read said, “No, no, no. She felt like she had hit something. She said, ‘Dad, I think I’m onto something.'”

In a separate ruling, Boston Magazine was also ordered to release audio recordings of an interview that Karen Read gave to one of its reporters.

In her decision, Judge Cannone wrote that there are no privileges for news reporters under Massachusetts law.

Massachusetts is one of the few states in the country that does not offer special protections for journalists.

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