Read's attorneys filed a motion to postpone the wrongful death lawsuit trial until after her criminal proceedings are complete.
An update in the Karen Read trial occurred this week as she is requesting a delay in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of her late Boston police officer boyfriend until after her criminal trial, where she faces charges related to his death.The wrongful death lawsuit, filed last month, holds Read responsible for the death of John O'Keefe, along with alleging negligence by the bars that served her alcohol despite visible signs of intoxication.
Read's Fifth Amendment rights and her ability to vigorously defense herself from criminal prosecution.'The motion also noted that the requested stay is 'minimal and not prejudicial' citing the fact that the wrongful death lawsuit will likely not be finished until after August 2027.An attorney representing John O'Keefe's brother, Paul O'Keefe, and other relatives who filed the wrongful death lawsuit opposes any postponement.
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