Canton PD criticized after Karen Read trial mishaps

Karen Read’s supporters are criticizing the Canton Police Department after her trial for the death of John O’Keefe. Read was accused of hitting O’Keefe with her SUV in January 2022. Her defense claims there was a police cover-up and that O’Keefe was killed in a different location. The Canton Police Department has received heavy backlash, resulting in a low rating of 1.6 stars on Google. Many reviews accuse the department of corruption and mishandling the case. Supporters of Read argue that evidence was tampered with and that the police are protecting themselves instead of seeking justice. At a recent hearing on March 18, Judge Beverly Cannone cautioned Read's defense team about misrepresenting information presented in court. The defense argued that jurors were not properly instructed during the first trial, which ended in a mistrial. The second trial for Read is set for April 2025, but delays could arise depending on further court decisions regarding the charges against her. Currently, both sides are preparing for what could be a lengthy legal battle.