John O’Keefe died from falling backwards and hitting his head on frozen ground, according to a Yale-educated brain surgeon who testified Wednesday in the murder trial of Karen Read. Read, 45, is accused of killing her then-boyfriend,

Testimony in the Karen Read trial has painted a picture of everyday drinking and casual drunk driving. State data shows a more sober reality.

After a morning delay caused by an 'issue' with the jury, Day 20 of testimony resumed in Karen Read's second murder trial.

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

There was only a half day of testimony on Friday, with court wrapping up at 12:30 p.m. Medical examiner Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello finished testifying Thursday after several hours on the stand, during which graphic photos from John O'Keefe's autopsy were shown to the jury.

Read attorney Robert Alessi noted that Shanon Burgess’s bio page on his company’s website lists him as holding a bachelor’s degree although he does not currently hold that degree.

Forensic scientists testified they identified victim John O’Keefe’s DNA on the taillight and a hair found on accused murder Karen Read’s vehicle.