Now the murder trial of her boyfriend is over, Karen Read wants her car back

LocalPolitics
29 Jul 2025 • 5:36 AM MYT
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  • Karen Read, recently acquitted of killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe, is seeking the return of her Lexus SUV and cellphone from prosecutors.
  • Both items were seized by investigators during the murder inquiry and were central to the prosecution's case against her.
  • Prosecutors alleged Read struck O’Keefe with her Lexus, using forensic evidence from the vehicle and digital data to support their theory.
  • Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges last month, though she was convicted of a lesser charge of operating under the influence.
  • Her defence team claims they attempted to negotiate the return of the property after her acquittal but received no response, prompting the motion filed in court.

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