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McCabe and Albert family members release statement after Karen Read verdict

“The result is a devastating miscarriage of justice.”

Jennifer McCabe answers questions from defense attorney Alan Jackson during the Karen Read trial in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Greg Derr / The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool

The following is a statement from Jennifer McCabe, Matthew McCabe, Chris Albert, Julie Albert, Colin Albert, Nicole Albert, Brian Albert, Kerry Roberts, and Curt Roberts. It was released by representatives after the Karen Read verdict was announced.

“Today, our hearts are with John and the entire O’Keefe family. They have suffered through so much and deserved better from our justice system. While we may have more to say in the future, today we mourn with John’s family and lament the cruel reality that this prosecution was infected by lies and conspiracy theories spread by Karen Read, her defense team, and some in the media. The result is a devastating miscarriage of justice.”

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