Alan Jackson Returns to Defend Karen Read in Civil Battle
Alan Jackson, the high-profile attorney who helped secure Karen Read’s acquittal in her headline-making murder trial, is stepping back into the legal ring—this time for a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of her late boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. His announcement came during a candid conversation on “The Greg Hill Show,” where he made it clear the fight was far from over. In his words, “You haven’t seen the last of me yet.”
This move follows months of speculation. Jackson had dropped cryptic hints online about working with Read again, and now he’s confirmed not only his return but also that he’s bringing fellow defense attorney Elizabeth Little along for the ride. Both lawyers were part of the team that guided Read through a turbulent legal journey—first a mistrial in 2024, then a retrial in 2025 that ended with her cleared of murder and manslaughter, convicted only on a misdemeanor charge of drunk driving.
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The wrongful death suit was filed by O’Keefe’s family, who still insist Read caused his death on January 29, 2022. Prosecutors had claimed she drunkenly backed her SUV into him while dropping him at a Canton house party, leaving him in the snow as a storm came in. Read, however, has consistently argued she was framed, pointing to what she says was a flawed and biased law enforcement investigation. She maintains O’Keefe was injured inside the house after joining an afterparty, not in her driveway.
In the civil case, Jackson’s strategy is already shaping up. Subpoenas have been sent to the Massachusetts State Police, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, and even federal agencies like the FBI and DOJ, demanding records, communications, and any evidence tied to O’Keefe’s death and the investigation. Particularly in the spotlight is former State Trooper Michael Proctor, who led the original investigation but was later fired for misconduct, including sharing personal opinions about Read and leaking confidential information. Jackson has made it clear that the civil court will allow evidence to surface that was kept out of the criminal trials—information he believes could significantly shift public understanding of the case.
He hasn’t minced words about his views on certain officials, openly criticizing Norfolk DA Michael Morrissey for what he calls overprosecution and misuse of public funds. Jackson also hinted at the possibility of more legal action down the road, though he kept details under wraps.
While the civil trial isn’t expected to have the gavel-to-gavel livestream coverage that turned the criminal case into a national spectacle, Jackson seems ready to embrace the spotlight again. He even joked about who should play him in the inevitable on-screen retelling—suggesting Danny DeVito. And in classic Boston fashion, he signed off with a promise to return: “Keep a bowl of chowder warm for me—I’m coming back.”
It’s clear the Karen Read saga is far from finished. With Jackson back in the fold, the next chapter promises to be just as charged, contentious, and closely watched as the last.
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