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  • Killer or convenient outsider? ‘Unexpected celebrity’ Karen Read’s trial explored in new Fox Nation series


    Forty-six-year-old Boston police officer John O’Keefe laid lifeless on the lawn of a colleague’s home in January 2022, dead from blunt force trauma to the head and hypothermia.

    His then-girlfriend Karen Read, a former finance professional, stood accused of fatally running him over in a drunken fight before fleeing the scene — but the jury in her case, deadlocked after a 26-hour deliberation, wasn’t convinced.

    “I tried to save his life at six in the morning. I was covered in his blood. I was the only one trying to save his life,” Read told a group of reporters at the time. 

    She had become an “unexpected celebrity,” of sorts, PopCrime TV host Lauren Conlin said, offering her perspective in Fox Nation’s latest true-crime deep dive, “Karen Read: Killer or Convenient Outsider?” 

    Crowds hoisted up signs demanding she be set free, proclaiming her innocence. The widespread defense of someone accused of murder, Conlin added, was unexpected.

    KAREN READ MISTRIAL PUTS COPS IN TOUGH SPOT, OPENS DOOR FOR ACCUSED KILLER OF BOYFRIEND TO WALK FREE

    Karen Read, who stood accused of murdering her boyfriend John O’Keefe, sits in court. (Fox Nation)

    “She’s very compelling,” former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro said. “She genuinely seems perplexed and genuinely upset.”

    But was Karen Read John O’Keefe’s killer or just a convenient outsider in the case? Firsthand accounts from the people who best knew the couple – and the case – shed some light on the mystery – the twists and turns of the crime, the trial and what to expect from Read’s retrial – in the Fox Nation series hosted by Judge Jeanine Pirro.

    “John and Karen appeared to have a normal relationship, but we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors,” said Conlin. The couple met at a party in the early 2000s and dated briefly, but reconnected during the COVID pandemic and their relationship quickly became serious. 

    As a nor’easter barreled toward the town of Canton, Massachusetts, heavy snowfall and gusting winds loomed, but the couple didn’t plan on hunkering down to wait out the storm.

    O’Keefe went to a bar with some friends and Karen arrived later. They mingled with another group, left, went to another house to socialize, and the night descended into chaos that ended with O’Keefe dead in a snowbank and a mystery that divided the community.

    KAREN READ CLAIMS MURDER CHARGE IN POLICE OFFICER BOYFRIEND’S DEATH IS DOUBLE JEOPARDY

    Karen Read departs Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts on Friday, August 9, 2024. Read, was accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend with a vehicle in January 2022. (Patriot Pics/Backgrid for Fox News Digital)

    Some echo Read’s claim that the blame was pinned on her as part of a massive cover-up, including close friend, Jon Silveira.

    He says Read and O’Keefe had a great relationship and the finger had been pointed at the wrong person. 

    “She’s just a phenomenal person, a phenomenal friend, someone you could always count on. She’s extremely hard-working. She always does much more than what would be asked,” he said.

    “This is a massive cover-up, protecting powerful people, pinning it on an innocent person to destroy her life,” he said. 

    But Mauro isn’t convinced. 

    “The idea that all of these people got together to frame Karen Read just doesn’t hold water.” 

    STATE TROOPER’S VULGAR TEXTS ABOUT ‘BABE’ MURDER SUSPECT COULD AFFECT OTHER HIGH-PROFILE CASE, EXPERT WARNS

    Brendan Kane, a close friend of O’Keefe’s, thinks the act was intentional. 

    “Do I think she intended to scare him or hit him? I do,” Kane said. “She was mad. She was seeing red.” 

    But even after a deadlocked jury, court entanglements for Karen Read could be far from over. Within hours, the district attorney’s office declared their intention for round two. 

    What’s next for her? Silveira says “bring it on,” insisting Read will continue to receive support just as she did in the first case. Those in O’Keefe’s corner want another shot at a conviction, a chance for closure so his family can finally grieve.

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    Karen Read was just your average woman living in a small town, until one day she found herself thrust into the spotlight as an unexpected celebrity. But as her fame grew, so did the rumors and accusations surrounding her.

    Now, her trial is being explored in a new Fox Nation series, which delves into whether Karen Read is a killer or simply a convenient outsider being scapegoated by the media and public.

    The series promises to uncover the truth behind the headlines and shed light on the complexities of fame, justice, and the power of public perception. Tune in to see the shocking twists and turns of Karen Read’s trial, and decide for yourself whether she is guilty or innocent.

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  • Trump’s outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support


    WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, all the president-elect’ s men, and women, are falling into place in his Cabinet.

    While Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s nomination was teetering toward collapse just weeks ago, he now appears on track for confirmation after a fiery Senate hearing that focused on his drinking, views of women in combat and lack of high-profile management experience for the top U.S. military job.

    President-elect Donald Trump’s other nominees pushed Wednesday through a gauntlet of confirmation hearings with the help of allied Senate Republicans carrying them toward the finish line, despite Democratic objections. One of them, potential FBI director Kash Patel, popped into a private Senate GOP lunch Wednesday to say hello.

    “These nominees are bold choices,” said Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, the GOP whip, in earlier remarks.

    He predicted the Senate will begin start voting on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, to confirm Trump’s picks.

    A long haul for some of Trump’s picks

    To be sure, Trump’s more controversial choices of Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have yet to come before senators for public questioning. Once they do, they face a long haul ahead in winning over skeptics from both sides of the political aisle, Republicans and Democrats alike.

    In a letter to Republican senators Wednesday, an organization headed by Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, said it was “deeply concerned” over Kennedy over his views on abortion, and urged senators to reject him for secretary of Health and Human Services.

    But Hegseth’s ability to mount a political comeback, take the fight to his critics and turn his nomination into a litmus test of Trump’s Make America Great Again movement stands as a powerful example of the incoming White House’s ability to get what it wants. The Trump team’s allies, including billionaire Elon Musk and others, amplified support for Hegseth, pushing him forward.

    “If anyone in the Senate GOP votes against confirming Pete Hegseth after his stellar performance today, there will be a primary challenge waiting for you,” wrote Trump ally Charlie Kirk on X. “You can take that to the bank.”

    Momentum for Hegseth — and some others

    The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to vote on Hegseth’s nomination on Monday, sending it to the full Senate for consideration, with confirmation possible later that week.

    With a nod of support from GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who initially had questions for Hegseth, the former Army National Guard veteran powered past his biggest potential roadblock. Ernst faced an onslaught of personal and political attacks as she wavered on supporting Hegseth, an early signal to others.

    Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said the criticism of Hegseth was not as powerful as the image of “a warrior with dust on his boots who’s actually done the things.”

    On Wednesday, a half dozen more Trump nominees appeared before Senate committees as his team floods the zone, senators dashing between hearing rooms to participate in as many sessions as possible.

    Pam Bondi, the nominee for Attorney General, was grilled by Democrats probing whether she believed Trump lost the 2020 election, she said Biden won, or would stand up to presidential pardons for those convicted of crimes in relation to Jan. 6, 2021.

    “You say the right things, that you’re going to be the ‘people’s lawyer,’” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.

    “But I believe being the ‘people’s lawyer’ means you have to be able to say no to the president of the United States,” he said. “You have to be able to say Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, you dodged that question… You have to be able to say Jan. 6 insurrectionists who committed violence shouldn’t be pardoned.”

    Bondi responded: “I don’t have to say anything. I will answer the questions to the best of my ability, and honestly.”

    Another Trump nominee, Russ Vought, a Project 2025 architect tapped to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget, was asked if he would commit to releasing congressional approved funding for Ukraine. He vowed to “always commit to upholding the law.”

    And California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla asked Trump’s Energy nominee Chris Wright if he still believes “wildfires are just hype,” in the aftermath of the devastating Southern California fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

    Wright said he stood by his past comments. He then said climate change is real before Padilla cut him off.

    Republicans eye quick votes after Trump’s inauguration

    On Monday, Trump is expected come inside the Capitol after he is inaugurated to sign the paperwork to formally nominate his picks for top Cabinet and administrative positions, launching the confirmation process.

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said the Senate will vote on nominees as soon as they are ready.

    First up could be Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a former Trump rival for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, who is now the president-elect’s choice for secretary of state.

    Rubio promised an “America First” foreign policy agenda during his own confirmation hearing Wednesday. As a well-known senator, he is expected to have broad support from Republicans, as well as Democrats. His confirmation vote could be as soon as Monday evening.

    Other nominees, including Hegseth, are expected to face a tougher path to confirmation.

    Republicans narrowly hold a majority in the Senate, 53-47, but they are down to 52 after Vice President-elect JD Vance resigned his seat last week ahead of taking office. That means Trump’s nominees need support from almost every GOP senator for majority confirmation over objections from Democrats.

    Moreover, Democrats are expected to mount procedural hurdles that would require Hegseth and other nominees to go through multiple steps before final confirmation. Consideration of Hegseth and others could drag toward the end of next week.

    Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer all but acknowledged Democrats, as the minority, are essentially powerless to prevent Trump from getting his desired team.

    “It’s important to have a record of these nominees,” Schumer said Wednesday as the hearings pushed ahead. “Even if they get confirmed in the end.”

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    Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Matt Brown, Farnoush Amiri and Josh Boak in Washington and Jennifer McDermott in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report.





    In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump’s unconventional choices for his Cabinet are starting to gain widespread support among the American public. Despite initial skepticism and criticism, Trump’s outsider picks are quickly proving to be popular among many voters.

    From former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State to retired Marine General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense, Trump’s Cabinet selections have been met with a mix of praise and controversy. However, as the confirmation hearings for these nominees have progressed, many are beginning to see the value in having individuals with diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives in key leadership positions.

    One of the most notable picks, Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education, has garnered support from advocates of school choice and charter schools. DeVos, a billionaire philanthropist and education reformer, has been a vocal proponent of giving parents more options when it comes to their children’s education. Her nomination has been met with enthusiasm from those who believe in shaking up the traditional public education system.

    Another unexpected choice, Dr. Ben Carson for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has also been gaining traction among Trump supporters. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate, brings a unique perspective to the role and has promised to focus on revitalizing inner cities and providing opportunities for those in need.

    While some critics have raised concerns about the lack of government experience among Trump’s Cabinet picks, many are optimistic about the potential for fresh ideas and innovative solutions to be brought to the table. With the confirmation process underway, it remains to be seen how these outsider choices will fare in their respective roles, but one thing is clear – Trump’s unconventional approach to staffing his Cabinet is resonating with a significant portion of the American electorate.

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  • Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art: Take Me To The River 2006

    Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art: Take Me To The River 2006



    Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art: Take Me To The River 2006

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    Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Take Me To The River 2006.” This exciting showcase will feature a diverse range of works from artists who are considered outsiders in the art world, challenging traditional notions of what art can be.

    “Take Me To The River 2006” will explore themes of water, flow, and movement, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the creative visions of these unique artists. From vibrant paintings to intricate sculptures, this exhibition promises to be a captivating journey through the world of intuitive and outsider art.

    Join us at Intuit for this groundbreaking exhibition, where you can discover the beauty and power of art that defies categorization. “Take Me To The River 2006” opens on [date], so mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired. See you there!
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  • Data Crew Reaper Dangly – EDC Keychain Lowbrow Art Outsider Skeleton Skater

    Data Crew Reaper Dangly – EDC Keychain Lowbrow Art Outsider Skeleton Skater



    Data Crew Reaper Dangly – EDC Keychain Lowbrow Art Outsider Skeleton Skater

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    Introducing the Data Crew Reaper Dangly – EDC Keychain, a one-of-a-kind piece of lowbrow art featuring an outsider skeleton skater design. This unique keychain is perfect for adding some edgy flair to your everyday carry items.

    The Data Crew Reaper Dangly keychain is handcrafted with attention to detail, making it a truly eye-catching accessory. Whether you’re a skater, a fan of lowbrow art, or just someone who appreciates unique and quirky designs, this keychain is sure to make a statement.

    Add some personality to your keys, bags, or zipper pulls with the Data Crew Reaper Dangly – EDC Keychain. Stand out from the crowd and show off your individual style with this cool and unconventional accessory.
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