The Karen Read movie premiere is almost here.

 

The Read murder trial, or rather trials, that captivated the region and drew national headlines has already produced countless articles, podcasts and a three-part Netflix docuseries.

 

In January, it will get the full movie treatment when “Accused: The Karen Read Story” premieres on TV on Lifetime on Jan. 10 at 8 p.m.

 

Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in the Jan. 29, 2022, death of her former boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, outside a Canton home. A jury found her guilty only of operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

 

During the trials, prosecutors argued an angry Read purposely struck O’Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking and arguing, then left him to die outside the Canton home of Brian Albert during a winter storm.

 

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