Press Release: Bill Burr Reacts to Karen Read Verdict
June 20, 2025 – New York, NY – Comedian Bill Burr, hailing from Canton, recently responded to the acquittal of Karen Read, a centerpiece of a high-profile murder case that captivated the town. Following a Broadway performance of "Glengarry Glen Ross," Burr expressed his disbelief upon learning of Read’s "not guilty" verdict in the January 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe.
During a fan encounter captured on TikTok, Burr remarked, “I thought everyone was lying,” while reflecting on the case’s complexities. The jury found Read, 45, not guilty of second-degree murder and other severe charges, though she was convicted of drunk driving and received a year of probation.
Prosecutors alleged that Read fatally struck O’Keefe with her SUV in a drunken rage, but after two trials, the case concluded without a murder conviction, leaving the community divided. Burr humorously speculated about continued investigations, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the case’s narrative. As the legal fallout continues, Read faces a wrongful death lawsuit from O’Keefe’s family.
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