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The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe

Karen Read Closing Arguments In Full From Defense Attorney Alan Jackson

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe

Tony Brueski

News, News Commentary, True Crime

2.2614 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

Karen Read Closing Arguments In Full From Defense Attorney Alan Jackson
In this comprehensive episode, we present defense attorney Alan Jackson's complete closing argument in the Karen Read murder retrial, where he attempts to counter the prosecution's evidence that Read struck and killed her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in January 2022. Jackson, known for his theatrical courtroom style, delivered an hour and twenty-six minute presentation that challenged the Commonwealth's case while the prosecution maintains Read was intoxicated and left O'Keefe to die in the snow.

Jackson opened by repeating three times: "There was no collision," directly contradicting the prosecution's physical evidence including taillight fragments found at the scene and damage to Read's vehicle. The defense attorney focused heavily on attacking the credibility of lead investigator Michael Proctor, who was terminated for misconduct after the first trial. However, prosecutors argue that Proctor's personal failings don't negate the physical evidence or witness testimony supporting their case.

Jackson attempted to explain away Read's own statements at the scene, where multiple first responders heard her say "I hit him." While Jackson characterized these as confused questions, prosecutors maintain these were admissions of guilt from someone who knew what she had done. The defense presented an alternative theory involving a fight inside the Albert home, though prosecutors note that O'Keefe's phone data shows he never entered the house and stopped moving outside where his body was found.

Jackson concluded dramatically: "Find Karen Read not guilty, not guilty, not guilty." Throughout the retrial, prosecutors have presented forensic evidence, witness testimony, and Read's own angry voicemails to O'Keefe that night, building their case that she struck him during a drunken rage. This episode provides viewers with Jackson's full defense strategy as the jury weighs whether the prosecution has proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Brewski and continuing coverage of the case against Karen Reid.

0:08.8

Good morning, Janice.

0:10.6

Good morning, so I have started back too many mornings by saying you, folks.

0:16.0

I apologize for the inconvenience, having you weighed around so long.

0:20.2

I appreciate your patience.

0:22.6

I didn't want to do that today, but I had to do that today.

0:25.6

Everybody has worked so hard on this trial, the jurors, the lawyers, the witnesses,

0:31.6

that everything has to be right before you hear it.

0:34.6

So I needed to do that this morning. I apologize. I do have to ask

0:40.3

you those any questions. Were you all able to follow my instructions and refrain from discussing

0:46.3

this case with anyone since we were here yesterday? Everyone said yes or not in the affirmative

0:51.3

were you also able to follow the instructions and refrain from doing any independent research

0:57.0

on investigation into this case?

1:00.0

Everyone said yes or not it affirmatively.

1:02.0

Did anyone happen to see here or read anything about this case since we left here yesterday?

1:09.0

So as you know, it's time for closing arguments.

1:12.3

When I was a trial lawyer, I never liked it.

1:14.8

And just before closing arguments, just before I spit up, the judge would say,

1:18.5

jurors, remember, closing arguments are not evidence.

1:21.8

But it's true.

1:22.9

Closing arguments are not evidence.

1:25.0

The lawyers are not witnesses.

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