Karen Read's brother speaks to NBC 10 about the latest developments in the murder case
(WJAR) — As supporters of Karen Read continue to show public support, Read’s brother spoke to NBC 10 about the latest developments in the murder case.
The re-trial for the Mansfield woman accused of leaving her boyfriend John O'Keefe to die is just a few months away.
NBC 10’s Katie Benoit spoke exclusively with Nathan Read.
Standing at the Apponaug rotary in Warwick.
Nathan, who works nearby, joined about a dozen of her supporters, holding signs that say “honk for justice” and “free Karen Read.”
His sister's second trial is set for April.
Benoit asked “How are you guys feeling?”
" Very strong, you know, this turnout, both here in Rhode Island and throughout New England, to be honest, we've got, today we've got 29 standouts across the county,” Nathan Read said.
But before a new jury is selected, a judge will decide who can testify.
Prosecutors for the Commonwealth say Read hit her boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV during a 2022 snowstorm.
They don’t want a list of defense experts to take the stand for a second time.
Read's defense team claims she was framed, and the Boston police officer was beat up inside a Canton home before his body was dumped outside.
A judge has ruled Dr. Marie Russell can testify again.
She's a key witness who says the injuries on John O'Keefe's arm are consistent with a dog attack.
"I think from our lens, it's par for the course,” he said.
The state also says they found Chole, the German Shepard who lawyers for Read say attacked John O’Keefe, and took a mold of her mouth.
It's still unclear if the lead investigator for the Massachusetts State Police Micheal Proctor will testify.
He's been suspended without pay for sending inappropriate texts about the case.
A state police trial board will continue next month.
Nathan Read did not comment on that issue, saying the facts will come out.
And the state's highest court has not yet decided if the murder charge against Karen Read will be dropped.
