# Karen Read’s Defamation Battle | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-14T14:17:47+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3ed119308ed68c7

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