Political analysts predict the retirement of long-time district attorney Michael Morrissey following the mistrial of Karen Read, a case where a jury couldn’t reach a verdict. The trial, which ended on July 1, accused Read of hitting her boyfriend with an SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm. State Trooper Michael Proctor, who was the lead investigator, has been relieved of duty, adding to the embarrassment of the State Police’s conduct during the investigation. Analysts believe that the fallout from this case will lead to Morrissey’s retirement, as the scandal has become an embarrassment for the DA’s office, State Police, and local law enforcement. Governor Healey’s delay in appointing a new head of the State Police is noted, with suggestions to bring in an outsider to change the culture within the department. The scandal surrounding the Karen Read trial has raised questions about leadership in both law enforcement and the district attorney’s office, with calls for accountability and changes in the wake of these revelations. Morrissey, who has had a long and distinguished career in public service, is expected to retire in the near future, as the fallout from this case continues to unfold.
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