Karen Read Lawsuit Exposes Racist and Sexist Texts from Police Officers
Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Canton and Massachusetts State Police, revealing hundreds of offensive texts from officers involved in her case. The lawsuit accuses ex-Trooper Michael Proctor and former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode of being 'virulent bigots' who framed her for the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The texts, filled with racist, sexist, and antisemitic language, highlight a culture of bigotry within the police departments. Read, acquitted of murder charges in 2025, claims the officers' bias influenced the investigation and her prosecution.