State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who called Karen Read a “a wack job c**t” and “retarded” in text messages, was relieved of duty Monday.
The Massachusetts State Police trooper who read his vulgar texts about
aloud in court has been removed from his position and will no longer work cases, officials announced just hours after the high-profile murder case ended in a mistrial.
Trooper Michael Proctor will be transferred out of the State Police Detective’s Unit assigned to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office effective July 7, Colonel John Mawn Jr. said in a statement. The delay is required by troopers’ collective bargaining agreement.
Effective immediately, Proctor will no longer be allowed to work cases or function as a trooper.
“This follows our previous decision to open an internal affairs investigation after information about serious misconduct emerged in testimony at the trial. This investigation is ongoing,” Mawn said. “Our focus remains on delivering the highest level of police services with professionalism and integrity.”