After Karen Read Verdict, Supporters Harass O’Keefe Family Outside Canton Home
Here’s the vibe: instead of popping bottles in a bar, Karen Read’s supporters are popping up at the O’Keefe family home in Canton, MA, making quite the post-verdict racket. Sources close to the O’Keefes tell TMZ that ever since Read’s acquittal on second-degree murder, manslaughter while under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident—charges she beat on June 18—her fans have turned the family’s quiet street into their own mini parade.
Late one Monday, security footage caught a woman breaking into a celebratory dance right outside the house where John O’Keefe’s parents and the niece and nephew he was raising still live. Neighbors say it wasn’t a solo act: cars have been cruising by snapping photos, dropping mysterious packages at the front door, and ignoring big “No Trespassing” signs like they’re yard decorations. The family, understandably frazzled, has been dialing Canton PD each time, but by the time officers arrive, the unauthorized confetti crew has vanished.
A neighbor even filed an official police report about the impromptu dance party—TMZ reached out to Canton Police Department for confirmation, and while they haven’t returned our call yet, that report is on file. Meanwhile, the O’Keefes are left fielding unwanted paparazzi plus surprise porch deliveries, all in the shadow of a trial that gripped New England. The courtroom drama ended with Read only convicted of a misdemeanor DUI and slapped with one year of probation—a far cry from the major felonies she narrowly escaped.
Local authorities warn that trespassing and harassment can land even enthusiastic supporters in hot water, but so far enforcement feels like chasing ghosts. Public records show there’s at least one open trespass complaint, and Canton PD has hinted more could follow if things don’t cool down. Read maintains she did nothing wrong—and her supporters evidently agree. But for the family, every honk, flashbulb, and surprise boogie is a reminder that the court of public opinion can be just as tense as a real courtroom.
This isn’t the feel-good ending anyone wanted after such a high-profile trial, and the O’Keefes just want to reclaim their peace. Will Canton’s Finest step up patrols or will the midnight dance-offs keep rolling? Stay tuned for the next chapter in this small-town saga—no RSVP required. Okay cool, so like, that’s the lowdown. If this keeps trending, you heard it here first.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ.com, Canton Police Department report
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