Karen Read’s high-powered legal team praised after murder trial acquittal
Karen Read has finally been vindicated after two murder trials in the 2022 death of her former boyfriend, Boston cop John O’Keefe. After jurors found her not guilty of all homicide-related charges, Read thanked a vocal crowd of supporters and her legal team for their tireless efforts in securing her freedom. While she will serve a year on probation for drunken driving, the result spared her from the maximum punishment of life imprisonment.
Read’s father, William Read, expressed his gratitude to her legal team, which included high-powered lawyers from Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. David Yannetti, Alan Jackson, Liza Little, and Bob Alessi were instrumental in securing her acquittal. The team’s dedication and expertise were crucial in defeating the charges against Read.
Following the trial, experts predict that Read’s legal team will see a surge in high-profile cases and celebrity clients. With successful track records in high-stakes trials, these attorneys are poised to take on even more challenging cases in the future. Despite the emotional toll of such trials, they are expected to continue representing clients in the public eye.
Alan Jackson, who delivered the opening and closing statements for Read’s defense, has a history of handling high-profile cases, including the defense of music producer Phil Spector and actor Kevin Spacey. Liza Little, a partner at Werkman Jackson and Quinn, is also expected to see an increase in high-profile cases. Robert Alessi, a partner at DLA Piper, played a crucial role in translating complex data and questioning expert witnesses during Read’s trial.
David Yannetti, Read’s Boston lawyer, may benefit the most from the trial’s outcome. Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in the case, is also likely to see a boost in his legal practice. Both Yannetti and Brennan are expected to attract new clients and expand their practices nationally.
As for Read, legal analyst Linda Kenney Baden anticipates that she will file civil rights lawsuits against the investigators involved in her case, including former homicide detective Michael Proctor. Proctor lost his job over texts he sent regarding Read’s case, prompting her to seek justice through legal means.
Overall, the outcome of Karen Read’s trial has catapulted her legal team to new heights, setting the stage for future high-profile cases and celebrity clients. Despite the challenges of such trials, these attorneys are prepared to take on new opportunities and continue their successful legal careers.
