Karen Read, charged in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, returned to court for a pretrial hearing, with the trial scheduled to begin in 21 days. During the hearing, a Norfolk Superior Court judge refused to dismiss the murder case against Read, despite the defense's efforts and amidst a backdrop of allegations of police corruption linked to the case, which has also sparked a separate federal investigation. Both families showed strong support, with the victim's family and friends wearing yellow "Justice for JJ" pins, while Read's supporters were also present. Additionally, prosecutors are seeking measures to limit protests and biased apparel during the trial.
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A Norfolk Superior Court judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss the murder case filed against Karen Read, clearing the way for trial in a tumultuous legal saga marked by allegations of police corruption that have prompted a separate federal probe. https://t.co/3sLVQQHDCf
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Karen Read returns to court Tuesday for pretrial hearing in murder trial https://t.co/7nnQP8DQP9
21 days before the trial is scheduled to begin, the case against Karen Read is back in court for a pretrial hearing. -John O'Keefe's family and friends are seated behind the prosecution wearing yellow "Justice for JJ" pins. -Read's family and her supporters, some wearing…
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