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When is Karen Read's next court date?
Short answer: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Eastern (MassCourts docket). Rule 56 hearing (summary judgment motion), Plymouth County Superior Court (Civil D), Massachusetts — Judge Mark Gildea. Court dates can change; this page reads the same checked record as our Court Calendar.
Last checked: November 11, 2026, 14:42 PST (America/Los_Angeles)
John O'Keefe was a Boston police officer. He died in January 2022 in Canton, Massachusetts.
In June 2025 a jury acquitted Karen Read of murder and manslaughter in his death. The cases still open are civil cases, not criminal ones. His family's wrongful-death lawsuit names Read and two Canton bars. No court has found her liable.
Next court date
Rule 56 hearing (summary judgment motion)
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Eastern (MassCourts docket)
Plymouth County Superior Court (Civil D), Massachusetts — Judge Mark Gildea · Civil Action No. 2483CV00692
This is a civil case, not a criminal one. The family of Boston police officer John O’Keefe is suing Karen Read and two Canton bars over his death. Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in June 2025. No court has found her liable in this lawsuit.
Civil hearing dates often move. Check the docket before relying on this date.
Dates we have not confirmed
Civil case — next date unverified. Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in John O’Keefe’s death. Her civil claims against investigating agencies are allegations, not findings of liability.
Is Karen Read on trial again?
No. Karen Read is not facing a new criminal trial. She was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in June 2025. The open cases are civil lawsuits about money damages, and no court has found her liable.
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Sources
- MassCourts case 2483CV00692, hearing listed 11/24/2026 10:00 AM (checked November 11, 2026)
- CBS Boston — Judge Mark Gildea presides over the O’Keefe family’s wrongful-death suit against Read
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