Kim Bellware,

Kim Bellware is a Chicago-based reporter covering national breaking news and features. She has an BA from Valparaiso University. Kim previously worked for the Chicago-based civic journalism lab City Bureau, the Huffington Post, and as a freelancer for the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vice News, and other outlets. Her work can be found in The Washington Post where she covers national and breaking news.

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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.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • A mistrial was declared in Karen Read’s murder trial after the jury deadlocked with no decision.
  • Defense lawyers suggested Read was framed by officers seeking to cover up a fatal fight between O'Keefe and another officer, Sgt. Brian Albert.
  • Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on charges that Karen Read murdered her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
  • Read is accused of killing O'Keefe after a night of drinking when she reversed her SUV to fatally strike him before fleeing.

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Recent Articles

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Boston Murder Trial: Jury Deadlocks on Guilt of Karen Read

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Boston Murder Trial: Jury Deadlocks on Guilt of Karen Read

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read murder trial after jurors deadlocked for over 26 hours, leaving the fate of Boston police officer John O'Keefe's alleged killer uncertain. The high-profile case, which involved accusations of a night of drinking leading to O'Keefe's death during a blizzard in 2022, saw prosecutors present evidence including testimonies from first responders and vehicle data. Despite the defense team raising concerns about conflicts of interest and witness intimidation, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors announced their intention to retry Read.