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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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    Taylor Penley is an associate editor with Fox News.



    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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  • P&Q’s Must Reads: Sarah Soule Becomes The First Woman To Be Named Dean Of Stanford GSB


    Hello everyone  — Welcome back to Poets&Quants’ Must Reads, a quick, digestible recap of the top business school news, sponsored by CentreCourt, P&Q’s virtual admission events.

    I’m your host, Kristy Bleizeffer, and I’ll be highlighting the most important P&Q stories you might have missed. So, let’s get to it. 

    Stanford Graduate School of Business on Wednesday (January 15) announced that Sarah Soule, a long-time OB professor and member of the school’s leadership team, will be the B-school’s next dean — the first woman appointed to the job. An outspoken champion for DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), she officially begins office as Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean on June 16, more than 14 months after her predecessor Jonathan Levin left to become Stanford’s president.

    Read more about the appointment and Soule’s background now, from our homepage.

    When the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management announced in November that it’s launching a one-year master of business administration program next summer, it joined a growing number of business schools responding to prospective students’ worries about the return on investment of a traditional two-year MBA.

    While the two-year MBA has long been considered the gold standard of graduate business education, data suggests that may be changing.

    Learn more about the reasons behind the one-year MBA’s ascension in this story, in our trending tab.

    When Trump was last President, U.S. schools  experienced a drop in international students, largely attributed to the widespread perception that the U.S. had become less welcoming to students from abroad. Some international MBA students even declined to go on global immersions for fear that they would not be allowed back into the U.S. And more international students faced prolonged wait times for their F-1 student visas. Already, a growing number of U.S. colleges and universities. including Harvard and MIT, have advised their current international students to return to campus before Trump’s inauguration office over concerns that he might impose travel bans.

    Now, there’s fear that a second Trump presidency will also depress international student numbers. 

    Read about what admissions officials and consultants think about this issue in this story, now on our homepage.

    No. 4: Our Weekly Round Up of  News You Can Use

    No matter where you are in your MBA journey, we bring several helpful stories for you this week.

    First up: MBA Admissions Trends And Predictions For 2025. Former admissions directors & industry insiders from the world’s top B-schools offer insights to help MBA candidates navigate the year ahead. Find their predictions in this story, in our news tab.

    Next: 2024 MBA Admission Advice. This collection features all our MBA admission articles from throughout the year, so you don’t have to click around to find them. You can find it our admission hub. 

    Finally: Applying In Round 3: What Are Your Chances? This story, Matt Symonds of Fortuna Admissions, is in our admissions hub.

    And, that’s it for this week’s Must Reads recap. 

    I also want to alert school seekers to our events tab from our main menu. There, you’ll find all the upcoming admissions events for a range of degrees and programs including full-time and online MBAs, specialized masters, entrepreneurship and more. Registration is free.

    Again, I’m Kristy Bleizeffer, and you can join me next week, right here, for a recap of what’s important in the world of business education. Thanks for listening.





    P&Q’s Must Reads: Sarah Soule Becomes The First Woman To Be Named Dean Of Stanford GSB

    In a historic moment for Stanford Graduate School of Business, Sarah Soule has been appointed as the first female dean in the school’s history. Soule, who currently serves as the Morgridge Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford GSB, will take on the role of dean starting in September.

    With a background in sociology and organizational behavior, Soule brings a unique perspective to the role of dean. She is widely respected for her research on social movements, organizational change, and corporate social responsibility. Her appointment is seen as a significant step towards greater diversity and inclusion in leadership positions at Stanford GSB.

    As the first woman to hold this prestigious position, Soule’s appointment is a milestone for gender equality in academia and business. Her leadership is expected to bring new ideas and perspectives to Stanford GSB, and inspire future generations of female leaders in the field.

    Congratulations to Sarah Soule on this historic achievement! We look forward to seeing the impact she will have as the new dean of Stanford GSB.

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  • Sterling K. Brown reads between the lies when a government secret spirals out of control in Hulu’s Paradise trailer


    Sterling K. Brown is about to discover that some secrets are better left unsaid, and tinfoil hats aren’t just for crackpots. The number of things the government doesn’t share with the public would fill the Grand Canyon to overflow, and the trailer for Hulu‘s upcoming series, Paradise, pulls the curtain back on a startling truth that could change the course of American history.

    From the mind of Dan Fogelman, the upcoming drama series stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson, among others. Paradise “is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.”

    In Hulu’s Paradise trailer, Agent Collins (Sterling K. Brown) is the only person the president (James Marsden) can trust on the White House staff. After the president arranges for Agent Collins…



    Attention all fans of suspenseful thrillers: Hulu has just released the trailer for their upcoming series “Paradise,” starring the incredibly talented Sterling K. Brown. In this edge-of-your-seat drama, Brown plays a government agent who finds himself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and deception when a top-secret operation goes awry.

    As the trailer unfolds, we see Brown’s character navigating a treacherous world where nothing is as it seems. With his keen instincts and sharp intellect, he must unravel the truth before it’s too late. But in a world where everyone has something to hide, who can he trust?

    “Paradise” promises to be a gripping and suspenseful ride, with Brown’s stellar performance at the forefront. His ability to convey emotion and depth in every scene is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating each twist and turn in the story.

    So mark your calendars and get ready to join Sterling K. Brown as he reads between the lies in Hulu’s “Paradise.” This is one thriller you won’t want to miss.

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  • Lucas reads Willow for filth

    Lucas reads Willow for filth


    Nina was about to lose it in her living room, knowing that Drew and Willow were alone in another room together. Ava tried calming her friend, reminding her that Drew was about to leave. Just then, Willow and Drew appeared, and Willow told Nina she had asked Drew to stay.

    Before Nina could say another word, there was a knock on the door. Nina opened it to find Lucas standing there. Ava thought he had come to wish his “favorite auntie” a merry Christmas, but Lucas corrected her. He was there to see Willow.

    Lucas pointed out that Wiley should be home on Christmas morning. Drew immediately jumped to Willow’s defense and told Lucas that Willow’s children’s whereabouts were none of his business. Willow asked him to pipe down so she could explain things to Lucas. It was clear Lucas didn’t care what Willow had to say and told her as much.

    “I want to remind you, Willow, I didn’t rip out my heart and let Wiley go so you could take him away from his father,” Lucas said as Willow stood there dumbfounded. Nina tried to diplomatically remind Lucas that he had given Wiley up. Lucas reminded Nina that he had raised Wiley for the first two years and loved him like his own.

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    Lucas once again pointed out that he had given Wiley to his father. Willow was immediately offended. “Not me because I am not his biological father. You’re adopted, Lucas. Did your adoptive father love you any less?” she asked. “I am doing what’s best for my children right now,” Willow added.

    Lucas asked how sleeping with Michael’s uncle was best for Willow’s children. Drew told Lucas he was out of line, but Willow insisted on speaking for herself. “Yes, I developed feelings for Drew, but neither of us wanted to hurt Michael,” Willow said. Lucas retorted, “Your emotions don’t excuse an absence of integrity.”

    Willow swore she never meant for “any of this to happen,” but Lucas shot back at her. “Of course you did,” he said in frustration. Drew shouted at Lucas while Willow shot daggers at him. Lucas pointed out that they were both adults who made a choice to sleep together.

    When Drew used Sam’s death as an excuse for needing Willow’s comfort, Lucas looked like he was going to join the proverbial line to punch Drew in the face. “Don’t use my sister’s death to justify sleeping with our nephew’s wife,” Lucas said.

    Nina tried to diffuse the situation by pointing out that the child they were arguing over was sleeping in the next room. Lucas begged Willow not to separate Michael from Wiley again, which only made Willow more incredulous. “Are you comparing me to Nelle, the woman who convinced your husband to swap my dead child with Wiley?” Willow asked.

    Ava grabbed Lucas’ shoulder and asked him to leave with her. Once they were gone, Nina reiterated to Willow that the incident with Lucas was proof that Michael would not let his kids go without a fight. Drew and Nina both tried convincing Willow to go on offense.

    When Nina went to check on the kids, Willow fell into Drew’s arms for comfort. Nina walked back into the room and wasn’t pleased with what she saw.

    Lucas and Ava ended up at Rice Plaza, where Lucas announced he wasn’t going to apologize to Willow. Ava said she understood the loss Lucas felt when he had to give up Wiley. “There were days I didn’t think I’d survive losing Kiki,” she said. Ava even empathized with Michael. “Sonny and I have been fighting over Avery since the day she was born. Nobody should have to go through that,” Ava admitted.

    Jason and Carly watched Brennan play cards with Michael and Josslyn. Carly was pleased that Brennan could distract Joss from her heartache over losing Dex. When Carly joined Brennan and Joss on the couch, Jason noticed Michael on the terrace and followed him there.

    Michael admitted to Jason that he missed Willow and his kids. Michael wished he had taken Jason’s advice and told Willow the truth weeks ago, but Jason told Michael to stop blaming himself. Michael was sure Willow thought it was over because she took the kids.

    Michael believed that Willow was looking for a hero. He felt Drew fit the bill since he went to Greenland to rescue Liesl and her bone marrow. Apparently, nobody told him that all Drew did was get knocked out and fly back on the plane with Liesl. Holly did the actual rescuing.

    “I don’t want to punish Willow, but if Drew’s who she really wants, maybe I should just let her go,” Michael said pragmatically. In the end, Jason advised Michael to fight for what he wanted.

    Back in the living room, Brennan tried to get Carly to shut her mouth and not tell Josslyn about when she watched Brennan rescue Jason, Anna, and Lucky on satellite drone footage. Josslyn was both fascinated by and impressed with the story.

    Brennan was impressed with Josslyn’s knowledge of the kind of strip mining Sidwell was doing and how bad it was for the environment. Josslyn explained that she was an environmental science major who wanted to change the world. Sadly, she had been feeling a bit jaded lately.

    In Rice Plaza, Lulu told Sonny and Kristina that Lulu was staying at the Qs so she could be there for Rocco on Christmas morning. Sonny asked if they had a lead on Valentin and Charlotte, but Laura sadly told him no. Before Laura left, she wished Sonny a merry Christmas, and they embraced.

    Sonny then found Kristina staring at the Christmas tree. She told him that as a child, it had always given her a sense of wonder, and it was now giving her a sense of hope. They went back to Sonny’s apartment where they discussed Kristina’s new plans for Charlie’s. Later, when Sonny headed for bed, he seemed to have chest pains he chose to ignore.

    In the Q kitchen, Dante happily reminded Rocco that he would see his mother at the crack of dawn. When Laura showed up with Lulu’s gloves, she said Lulu had texted to tell her she was staying with Quartermaines, but Dante knew nothing about those plans.

    Rocco did his best to avert his eyes and stay silent while Laura and Dante made some calls searching for Lulu. Finally, Rocco couldn’t keep quiet any longer and told them about Charlotte’s call and how Lulu took off to find the teen. Dante immediately left for the airport to join Lulu on her search.

    Lulu arrived at the airport, ready to fly off to Prague and find her daughter. She texted Charlotte to tell her she was on her way and they would meet at a special cafe. When Lulu saw a call come in from Laura, she ignored it. Lulu had no idea the woman she was talking to while waiting for her flight was Brennan’s deputy chief, who called Brennan and let him know she was tailing Lulu.

    Dante got to the airport just as the plane left the gate. Meanwhile, Lulu sat in first class with Brennan’s deputy behind her.

    Anna and the Scorpio women caught up with Emma in Maxie’s living room. Anna was overjoyed to learn that Emma was transferring to PCU and would be staying in town. Anna wondered what happened to Emma’s internship. She said it just didn’t work out. Anna was also curious why Robin didn’t give her the news. Emma explained she asked her not to so it would be a surprise.

    Emma was more interested in questioning Sasha about her new relationship with Robert than discussing college. When Anna tried to call Robin to tell her Emma had arrived safely, Emma stopped her and said she had just spoken with her mother. Emma turned the subject back to Sasha and asked her how she felt about breaking up with Cousin Cody and what life as a model was like.

    As Emma continued grilling Sasha about her life, Anna, Maxie, and Felicia spoke amongst themselves. All three could tell Emma was trying to avoid any questions about herself.

    In their bedroom, Brook Lynn presented Chase with a gift bag with a special Christmas gift — an unopened pregnancy test. Brook Lynn announced she was late, so they couldn’t wait to take the test and read the results together. Unfortunately, the test was negative.

    Chase promised Brook Lynn, who was disappointed, that they would keep trying. Brook Lynn broke down in tears and noted that she had done everything she could to get pregnant, including taking her temperature and tracking her cycle. Chase wondered if they were trying too hard and suggested they just relax and see what happened.

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