Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey spoke Friday for the first time about the acquittal of Karen Read in the death of John O’Keefe.
After delivering remarks at the Living Histories of Color Recognition Program at Embrace Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival, Healey was asked by reporters to share her thoughts on Wednesday’s verdictin Read’s murder retrial.
“The trial ran its course. So, you know, I always reflect on the family of John O’Keefe and feel very sorry for them,” Healey said. “The criminal justice system has run its course, and there is finality in that. My best to members of the O’Keefe family.”…