The verdict is in, 'a complete victory for the defense'

After an eight-week trial and days of deliberation, a jury acquitted Karen Read of the most serious charges against her in John O'Keefe's death — she was convicted only on an OUI charge, prompting a sudden cheer from the hundreds of Read's supporters outside. On this special edition of "Canton Confidential," our experts discuss how the defense created a "relatively soft landing spot" for the jury to convict only on an OUI charge, what part of the acquitted charges prosecutors weren't able to prove, what it was like in court, possible next steps for civil cases and for policing in Massachusetts, and much more. Plus, reaction from Read's family and supporters as well as how John O'Keefe's family is dealing with the verdict.     You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at [email protected]  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.