Juror Insists Karen Read Didn’t Kill Boston Cop: Skeptical Rundown
Yet another judicial head-scratcher has landed in our laps. A key juror from Karen Read’s retrial—mysteriously labeled “Juror No. 4” but identified on TMZ Live as Jason—claims he was convinced Karen was totally innocent, not merely subject to reasonable doubt. Yes, you read that right: his take wasn’t “maybe she didn’t do it,” but “she absolutely did not run over Boston police officer John O’Keefe with her car.” How’s that for a plot twist?
Jason told TMZ’s cameras that the prosecution’s star evidence—a video allegedly showing Karen’s taillight shattered after the collision—fell apart under scrutiny. The clip actually shows an intact taillight, prompting Jason to wonder if anyone ever collided at all. If Karen didn’t hit John, somebody else must’ve—and yet, Jason admitted he has no clue who that phantom driver might be, nor does he know how John truly died. Elegant, isn’t it?
The defense floated a conspiracy theory that John’s cop buddies framed Karen, and Jason admits the police investigation had gaping holes. Whether those lapses were innocent bungling or a deliberate setup? Your guess is as good as his. Cue the collective shrug.
Deliberations sounded like a reality show reunion special—some jurors were dead certain of her innocence, others clung to reasonable doubt, a handful leaned toward guilt, and a few just wandered the courtroom halls in confusion. After hashing it out, they acquitted Karen of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene. The lone conviction? Operating under the influence. Because if you’re going to clear someone of killing a cop but still call them drunk, why not?
The jury even experienced that classic Hollywood moment: they delivered a verdict, then retracted and reconvened fifteen minutes later to fine-tune their decision—apparently, the OUI charge needed extra polishing. Jason admitted the national spotlight and throngs of supporters camped outside made everything more theatrical. He’s not a fan of the cult of personality, so kudos for keeping a straight face amid the cheering section.
In the end, Jason says prosecutors simply couldn’t prove a collision happened. With that glaring flaw, the jury’s hands were tied—even if it feels like a cliffhanger with no suspect. Stay tuned as more details—or conspiracy theories—emerge. So that’s your daily dose of legal lunacy. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ Live, TMZ.com
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