Karen Read Detective Who Sent Dirty, Crude Texts ‘Relieved of Duty’ Post Mistrial

The lead detective who investigated John O’Keefe's murder was “relieved of duty” from the Massachusetts State Police after a judge declared a mistrial in Karen Read’s case. Trooper Michael Proctor testified in the murder trial and admitted to sending vulgar and dirty text messages about Read, her appearance, and her health. In a statement Monday evening, the Massachusetts State Police said "Our focus remains on delivering the highest level of police services with professionalism and integrity. The Department has relieved Trooper Proctor of duty effective immediately.” Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials Watch More Karen Read Trial Clips: https://bit.ly/KarenReadTrial Karen Read faced several charges including second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. She was arrested in February of 2022, a few days after John O’Keefe died. #KarenRead #MurderTrial #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw