Karen Read

Karen Read trial recap: Analysis, background on the case

Watch a summary of the latest from Norfolk Superior Court and what we know about the case

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After years of investigation and legal drama, the Karen Read murder trial is underway.

Tonight at 7 p.m., we're analyzing the case, including what the prosecution says led to the death of Read's boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, and the defense's claims of a large-scale cover-up.

Watch our nightly coverage above as we break down the latest from Norfolk Superior Court, and get live video of the trial every day court is in session.

What to know about the Karen Read case:

As the murder trial against Karen Read began, ahead of jury selection, Judge Beverly Cannone read a summary of the case for potential jurors — and addressed the massive public interest in the case that's prompted protests outside.
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