US EditionState trooper fired for conduct in Karen Read investigation, state police say
- Michael Proctor was terminated from the Massachusetts State Police after being found guilty of four policy violations, including sending insulting texts about Karen Read and sharing sensitive case information with unauthorized individuals.
- Colonel Geoffrey Noble, head of the state police, stated that the decision reflects a commitment to upholding values and maintaining public trust.
- Proctor's actions compromised the integrity of the investigation into Karen Read, who is accused of killing John O'Keefe, with her second trial set to begin on April 1, 2025, after her first trial ended in a hung jury.
- Proctor's family claims he is a scapegoat and believes the disciplinary process was unfair, citing his 12-year unblemished record.
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Massachusetts Trooper Michael Proctor fired over Karen Read case actions
Disgraced Trooper Michael Proctor has been fired. Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble announced that he had accepted the MSP Trial Board’s recommendation to terminate Michael Proctor’s employment for failing to uphold agency standards, particularly regarding his conduct while as the lead investigator in the Karen Read case. Proctor’s dismissal is listed as a “dishonorable discharge.” The Trial Board, which convened on Jan. 15, Feb. 10…
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