Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of OUI

Verdict Announcement

• ⚖️ The jury announced a verdict of not guilty for the charge of second-degree murder against Karen Read.
• ✅ The jury found Karen Read guilty of operating under the influence (OUI).
• 🎯 A verdict of not guilty was also reached for the charge of leaving the scene after an accident resulting in death.

Jury Deliberations and Service

• ⏳ The jury deliberated for approximately 20 hours before reaching their verdicts.
• 👏 The judge thanked the jurors for their service upon the conclusion of their deliberations.

Legal Procedures and Sentencing

• 📄 The defendant was informed about the statutory requirement to seal records for charges where she was found not guilty, unless she opted out in writing within 10 days.
• ⚖️ The Commonwealth recommended a one-year probation and enrollment in the 24D program for the OUI conviction.
• 🤝 The court accepted the recommendation, sentencing Karen Read to one year of probation and the 24D program for the operating under the influence charge.