Mike Toole,
Mike Toole is the managing editor for CBS Boston. He has worked in the WBZ-TV newsroom for more than 20 years. He previously wrote and produced news and sports for six years at WABC-TV in New York. Mike is a graduate of Syracuse University. As a journalist, Mike Toole covers various topics related to Boston, including crime, politics, sports, and general news. His articles often provide detailed information about the events he reports on and include interviews with key figures involved.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- Defense attorney Alan Jackson accused off-duty police inside the Canton home of fatally beating O'Keefe, dumping his body on the lawn, and conspiring to frame Read.
- Jury must agree that Read hit O'Keefe with her SUV before discussing charges
- Karen Read hit O'Keefe with her SUV before discussing charges
- Prosecutors allege Read got into an argument with O'Keefe that night and drunkenly backed into him, leaving him incapacitated and freezing to death.
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Recent Articles
Jury Deadlocks in High-Profile Karen Read Trial: Alleged Hit-and-Run Death of Boston Police Officer
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024In the ongoing Karen Read trial, a jury has reported deadlock and inability to reach a verdict on her alleged involvement in Boston Police officer John O'Keefe's death. She is accused of hitting him with her SUV after a night of drinking and is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while under the influence, and leaving the scene. The defense claims a police cover-up, but prosecutors argue Read intentionally backed into O'Keefe. Deliberations continue in Norfolk Superior Court. Jury Deadlocks in High-Profile Karen Read Trial: Alleged Hit-and-Run Death of Boston Police Officer
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024In the ongoing Karen Read trial, a jury has reported deadlock and inability to reach a verdict on her alleged involvement in Boston Police officer John O'Keefe's death. She is accused of hitting him with her SUV after a night of drinking and is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while under the influence, and leaving the scene. The defense claims a police cover-up, but prosecutors argue Read intentionally backed into O'Keefe. Deliberations continue in Norfolk Superior Court. 
Jury Deadlocks in Karen Read Murder Trial: Unable to Reach Verdict in Boston Police Officer's Death Case
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The Karen Read murder trial, in which she is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe, has reached a deadlock as the jury signaled they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The defense argues others have framed Read for the crime, while the prosecution alleges she backed into O'Keefe with a car and left him to die. After several days of deliberations, the jury was instructed to continue on Friday. 
Boston Police Officer's Girlfriend on Trial for His Murder: Alleged Reverse Hit-and-Run or Framed?
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024A Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, 35, was found dead outside a house in Dedham, Massachusetts in January 2024. His girlfriend, Karen Read, is on trial for second-degree murder and related charges. Prosecutors allege that Read intentionally struck O'Keefe with her SUV after they attended a late-night party together. The trial has been ongoing for over two months and has seen testimony from 74 witnesses.