The Massachusetts State Police investigator Michael Proctor has been fired following allegations of misconduct in the Karen Read murder investigation. The state police trial board found him guilty of unsatisfactory performance charges and consuming alcohol while on duty. Proctor’s family expressed disappointment in the decision, stating that he has an unblemished record and is not corrupt or incompetent. Proctor was relieved from his post after a hung jury in Read’s trial, where she was charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. During the trial, Proctor was accused of manipulating evidence and conducting a biased investigation based on offensive text messages he sent about Read. Proctor admitted his comments were unprofessional but denied compromising the investigation’s integrity. Prosecutors described Read’s troubled relationship with O’Keefe and accused her of hitting him with her vehicle outside a party after a night of drinking. Read’s lawyers claimed the killing was part of a conspiracy involving law enforcement officers at the party. Proctor’s conduct was investigated, leading to his termination. A new trial for Read is scheduled to begin on April 1.
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