Karen Read sues the police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend’s death

BOSTON (AP) — Karen Read has filed a lawsuit (June 4, 2026) against the Massachusetts State Police and the town of Canton, alleging misconduct, negligence and failures in oversight during the investigation that led to her prosecution in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. The complaint, filed in Bristol County Superior Court, argues that Read’s acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges in the January 2022 death of Officer John O’Keefe exposed systemic failures within state and local law enforcement. The suit devotes significant attention to former State Trooper Michael Proctor and former Canton police Sgt. Sean Goode, alleging their conduct reflected broader problems in supervision and accountability within the agencies.