Trooper Proctor FIRED in Karen Read Case: What It Means for the Trial

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🗓️ 20 March 2025

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Summary

Trooper Michael Proctor has been fired by the Massachusetts State Police due to actions in the Karen Read investigation. While this is a workplace termination, not criminal charges, Proctor was found guilty of unsatisfactory performance and alcoholic beverages.

Superintendent Noble stated this was due to maintaining public trust and accountability. Proctor has the right to appeal. This firing is significant because it happened before the trial, allowing the defense to question him about it and potentially challenge his credibility. The prosecution may also have to address the firing.

The termination closes the internal affairs investigation, likely opening the door for this to be discussed during the trial and impacting how the jury views Proctor's testimony and the investigation's integrity. The prosecution's strategy in light of this firing is uncertain, but they may try to distance themselves from Proctor.

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0:00.0	Welcome back. It's time for a quick bit clip. The full episode will be linked in the description,
0:05.7	but this is the quick bit clip to keep you in the loop for everything that's happening on the live stream channel.
0:12.3	Let's get into it. Trooper Proctor, Micropter fired by Massachusetts State Police for
0:19.9	actions in Karen Reed investigation.
0:22.2	Proctor was found guilty on two charges following the proceedings.
0:26.2	There's immediately going to be a question.
0:29.1	Does this mean he will have criminal charges?
0:33.6	No, not necessarily.
0:36.6	This is purely connected to the trial board for him to be terminated.
0:43.7	This is a work thing.
0:45.9	So the terminology of charges and guilty is not a criminal thing.
0:51.0	It is a workplace thing. So just keep that in mind as we're going through the
0:59.3	languaging here. The board convicted proctor of unsatisfactory performance and alcoholic beverages.
1:05.2	Who is shocked? Is anyone shocked? Quote, our mission to deliver the highest level of police services depends on the public's trust in our professionalism and integrity.
1:15.2	It is incumbent upon me, as well as every member of this department, to hold one another accountable when any member compromises our mission by failing to uphold our values, Noble said in a statement.
1:25.1	As superintendent, my role, demands that I do what is in the
1:27.7	best interest of the department. My decision to terminate Mr. Proctor, Mr. Proctor, not trooper,
1:35.6	not officer, Mr. Proctor, follows a thorough, fair, and impartial process. The quote continues,
1:42.3	I have weighed the nature of the offenses,
1:45.0	their impacts on our investigative integrity, and the importance of safeguarding the reputations
1:49.8	of our dedicated women and men in the state police. This decision reflects our unwavering
1:55.6	commitment to upholding our values, enhancing public trust, and ensuring the highest standards of service and accountability.
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