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Karen Read’s Defamation Battle | Boston News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Karen Read’s legal drama just got more tangled as she moves to dismiss a defamation lawsuit from key witnesses in her murder trial — a case rooted in the death of John O’Keefe and her eventual not-guilty verdict on murder. Her defense argues her statements — made to investigators, in court, to the press, and even on a podcast — were protected legal testimony, not defamation, especially since she was acquitted of murder. The court will soon decide whether her words were shielded by Massachusetts law — all while her other lawsuits, including those from the O’Keefe family and claims of a cover-up, continue to simmer. This isn’t the end — it’s just another twist in a saga that refuses to fade. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3ed119308ed68c7