LIVE | Karen Read sues MSP & Canton! Plus New Court Hearing in Civil Case!
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Takeaways
- ❖Karen Read has filed an 87-page lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton PD.
- ❖The host credits Trooper Proctor's failure to delete his iCloud account as the source of critical information for the new lawsuit.
- ❖A civil court hearing revealed only three depositions completed in the Karen Read wrongful death case, despite numerous notices.
- ❖The judge in the civil case is highly frustrated with the slow pace of discovery and the parties' inability to cooperate.
- ❖Attorneys for the Alberts, McCabes, and Higgins notified Karen Read's team of unavailability for six scheduled depositions via email the night before a court hearing.
- ❖Plaintiff's counsel (O'Keefes) has filed a motion to intervene in Aiden Kearney's criminal case to access discovery materials.
Insights
1Trooper Proctor's iCloud as a 'Tipping Point'
The host emphasizes that Trooper Proctor's inability to successfully delete his iCloud account is the single-handed reason for the new 87-page lawsuit by Karen Read against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton PD. This data is expected to expose misconduct and lead to job losses for law enforcement officers.
EDB is thankful for Trooper Proctor's inability to figure out how iCloud works. Because no matter what, a lot of what we are going to talk about today would not have happened if he had been able to successfully delete his iCloud. And Trooper Proctor is going to single-handedly cost MSP Canton and a lot of other law enforcement officers their jobs.
2Karen Read's Expanding 'Multiverse' of Lawsuits
Karen Read is involved in a complex web of lawsuits, including a wrongful death case against her, a federal case where she sued individuals (Alberts, McCabes, Higgins, Proctor), defamation suits against her and Aiden Kearney (Turtle Boy), and now a new state lawsuit directly against government entities: Massachusetts State Police and Canton PD.
So, now we have Karen Read sues the individuals and Karen Read sues MSP, Canton. That [clears throat] we are going over today.
3Persistent Discovery Delays and Judicial Frustration
Civil cases related to Karen Read are severely hampered by discovery delays, with only three depositions completed despite numerous notices. The judge expressed profound frustration with the attorneys' 'gamesmanship' and lack of cooperation, particularly after multiple depositions were canceled last-minute.
Did you hear the judge? The judge is big mad about the delays in discovery and did make a point to say it's not just you, Attorney Rosenberg. The judge is frustrated with everybody. And how slow this deposition and how slow this is going.
4Strategic Delay by Plaintiffs in Civil Cases
The host speculates that the plaintiffs in the wrongful death case strategically delayed depositions until after Karen Read's criminal trial, anticipating that a conviction would simplify their civil case and potentially reduce discovery costs. This decision, however, has contributed to the current discovery backlog.
I suspect that the plaintiffs determined that waiting till the end of the criminal case would probably benefit them if she were convicted. And so, this was a a strategic decision and potentially a cost-saving decision of well, if she gets convicted, this case is going to go a lot easier in the wrongful death case and we might not need all these depositions.
5Concerns Over Joint Representation of Multiple Parties
The host expresses a strong opinion that it is a 'terrible idea' for a single lawyer to represent multiple parties (Alberts, McCabes, Higgins) in the civil cases, especially given that one party (Higgins) is not related by blood or marriage, potentially leading to conflicts of interest.
personal opinion, just my opinion, I mean, I've been a lawyer for a long time, but just my opinion, that's a terrible [__] idea. Don't do that. Don't do that. Y'all, look. First of all, Higgins, I'm talking to you. Just real quick. Hig- Higgins, consult with another lawyer, man.
6Officers' Pervasive Bigotry and Misconduct
Text messages from Trooper Michael Proctor and Officer Kevin Good reveal a consistent pattern of racist, misogynistic, and violent rhetoric. Proctor's texts included wanting to 'swoop in for the kill' when a woman was asleep, referring to overweight women as a 'disgrace,' expressing hatred for various racial and religious groups, and suggesting 'let them die' regarding a Black individual in a car accident. He also discussed 'planting coke on people' and 'shoving a nightstick up someone's ass.' Good's messages mirrored this bigotry, including anti-Semitic and homophobic slurs, and a derogatory comment about Sandra Birchmore, a minor who was sexually abused and murdered by police officers.
Proctor's texts: 'ain't going to happen. She will pass out at and I will stay up until midnight drinking and watching movies. I could swoop in for the kill when she is asleep though.' (), 'Pigs I have stuffed' (), 'refer to overweight women as a disgrace.' (), 'similar hatred of black, Asian, Hispanic, Arab, and Jewish Jewish people.' (), 'let them die' (), 'planting coke on people and shoving a nightstick up someone's ass.' (). Good's texts: 'That chick was borderline' R word (), 'racial and religious supremacy views' (), 'homophobia' ().
7Police Departments' Alleged Negligence and Cover-Up
The lawsuit contends that MSP and CPD either knew or should have known about Proctor and Good's biases and misconduct. Despite this, they allegedly failed to take appropriate action, including proper hiring, training, and supervision. CPD permitted Good to resign just two days before the lawsuit was filed, effectively shielding him from a 'for cause' termination. MSP leadership, including the Colonel, was informed of Proctor's problematic text messages in February 2024 (four months before Ms. Reed's first trial) but did not immediately terminate him, seize his phone, or investigate his bigotry, instead attempting to hide the information from Reed and the public until it was used by the defense at trial.
CPD 'permitted Good to resign 2 days before the filing of this complaint rather than firing him and thus saving him from the reputational and financial implications of being terminated for cause.' (). MSP leadership 'did not terminate him, did not immediately ask for his phone... and did not immediately investigate his bigotry.' (). MSP 'tried to hide it from Miss Reed and the public, despite initiating an internal affairs investigation in early March 2024, before the jury in Miss Reed's first criminal trial was even impaneled.' ().
8Impact on Karen Read's Civil Lawsuit and Future Cases
The host asserts that these revelations, particularly Proctor's texts about planting evidence, will 'absolutely upend' Karen Read's civil wrongful death suit, where she is arguing she was framed. The civil case is expected to heavily scrutinize Proctor's actions and the departments' conduct. Furthermore, this situation is anticipated to empower defense attorneys in Massachusetts and potentially nationwide to push for access to officers' personal phones in future investigations, especially if there's any indication of work-related communication or misconduct.
Host states, 'Absolutely going to upend the civil wrongful death case' (). 'whether or not Karen Reed was set up is a massive consideration in the wrongful death suit.' (). 'I think this is going to open some doors to get more officers private phones, their personal phones.' ().
Bottom Line
The decision by MSP and Canton PD to refuse waiving the 6-month presentment period for Karen Read's lawsuit backfired significantly, allowing her legal team to fully litigate protective orders and include highly damaging, detailed evidence from Proctor's phone in the initial public filing.
This legal misstep transformed what could have been a broader, less specific complaint into an explosive, evidence-rich public document, maximizing its impact and public scrutiny from the outset.
This highlights the critical importance of strategic legal timing and risk assessment for public entities facing litigation, as procedural delays can inadvertently empower opposing counsel with more time to build a stronger, more public case.
The sheer volume and nature of the discovered communications (thousands of texts, photos, videos, audio) from Proctor's personal phone, dating back to the early 2000s, suggest a deeply entrenched and normalized culture of bigotry and misconduct within segments of Massachusetts law enforcement.
Such normalization indicates a failure of internal oversight and accountability mechanisms, implying that these behaviors were not isolated incidents but potentially widespread and tolerated, or at least ignored, within the departments.
This could trigger broader investigations into police culture, hiring practices, and internal affairs processes in Massachusetts, potentially leading to systemic reforms and increased public demand for transparency and external oversight.
The alleged cover-up by CPD, allowing Officer Good to resign to avoid a 'for cause' termination, suggests a systemic effort to protect officers from accountability, even when faced with overwhelming evidence of misconduct.
This practice allows officers to potentially move to other departments or avoid financial penalties, perpetuating a cycle of impunity and undermining public trust in law enforcement oversight mechanisms.
Advocacy groups and legal reformers could leverage this specific instance to push for legislation that prevents officers accused of serious misconduct from resigning to avoid 'for cause' terminations, ensuring greater transparency and accountability across police departments.
The discovery of thousands of texts, photos, videos, and audio messages from Proctor's iCloud, dating back to 2013, highlights the vulnerability of 'personal' devices when used for any work-adjacent communication or when officers believe their communications are private.
This could lead to a significant shift in legal precedent, making it easier for defense attorneys to subpoena and access officers' personal phones in criminal and civil cases, challenging the traditional 'no-fly zone' around private devices.
Law enforcement agencies need to establish clearer policies regarding personal device use for work, and defense attorneys should be prepared to file motions for discovery of officers' personal communications, citing this case as precedent for potential misconduct and bias.
Key Concepts
Inveterate
An adjective describing a long-standing, deep-rooted habit or feeling unlikely to change, often referring to a person whose behavior is so frequent it defines their character (e.g., an inveterate liar).
Vituperation
A formal noun referring to bitter, abusive, or violently critical language, describing sustained and venomous verbal attacks driven by deep-seated anger or a desire to disparage.
Lessons
- Legal teams should proactively manage discovery schedules, especially in multi-party litigation, to avoid judicial reprimands and costly delays.
- Attorneys should consider potential conflicts of interest when representing multiple parties, particularly those not closely related, to protect individual client interests.
- When faced with uncooperative parties in discovery, promptly file motions to compel and seek sanctions to enforce compliance and prevent prolonged 'gamesmanship'.
- Law enforcement agencies should critically review their hiring and background check processes, particularly for indicators of bias or prejudice, to prevent individuals like Proctor from entering or remaining in service.
- Legal teams and public entities should carefully assess the strategic implications of procedural delays (e.g., presentment periods) in litigation, as they can inadvertently strengthen an opponent's case and increase public exposure.
- Citizens and oversight bodies should demand greater transparency regarding internal police communications and investigations, as the 'normalization' of abhorrent behavior can only be challenged when brought to light.
- Defense attorneys in Massachusetts should review past cases involving Trooper Proctor and Officer Good for potential misconduct and grounds for new motions or appeals.
- Citizens and legal advocates should demand greater transparency and accountability from police departments, particularly regarding internal investigations and disciplinary actions for officers accused of bigotry or misconduct.
- Law enforcement agencies must re-evaluate their hiring, training, and supervision practices to prevent individuals with documented biases and a propensity for misconduct from serving, and to ensure swift, transparent action when such issues arise.
Notable Moments
The judge expresses extreme frustration with the slow pace of discovery and the attorneys' 'gamesmanship' in the civil cases.
This highlights the severe inefficiency and lack of cooperation among legal teams, leading to prolonged litigation and increased costs, and signals potential judicial intervention or sanctions.
Karen Read's attorneys reveal that the lawyer for Alberts, McCabes, and Higgins canceled six scheduled depositions via email the night before a court hearing, citing unavailability until late July/August.
This exemplifies the 'gamesmanship' frustrating the court and demonstrates a tactic to delay discovery, forcing the opposing side to file motions to compel and further prolonging the case.
Plaintiff's counsel (O'Keefes) files a motion to intervene in Aiden Kearney's criminal case to access discovery materials for the civil lawsuit.
This indicates the extent to which parties are seeking information across different legal proceedings, potentially complicating the criminal case and further intertwining the 'Karen Read multiverse' of litigation.
The judge expresses frustration over languishing discovery and depositions in the civil case, indicating a push for more motions to compel.
This highlights the ongoing procedural battles and delays in the civil litigation, suggesting a contentious and drawn-out process for all parties involved.
Sergeant Shaun Good of Canton PD resigns, effective the day before the lawsuit was filed, amid an internal affairs probe into misconduct allegations stemming from Proctor's phone data.
Good's resignation is a direct consequence of the revelations from Proctor's phone, signaling the immediate impact of the lawsuit's underlying evidence and potentially affecting his retirement benefits.
The lawsuit reveals an attached 'thumb drive containing a selection of audio recordings' as Exhibit One.
The existence of audio recordings, in addition to text messages, significantly strengthens the evidence of the alleged misconduct and bigotry, adding another layer of damning proof.
The lawsuit details Proctor's text from 2017 stating, 'No idea how I passed the background,' after four years on the job.
This quote directly supports the lawsuit's claim that MSP and CPD should have known about Proctor's unfitness for service, indicating a potential failure in the hiring process.
The lawsuit reveals MSP and Canton PD refused to waive the 6-month presentment period for the lawsuit, which allowed Read's team to gather more extensive and damaging evidence.
This refusal inadvertently backfired on the departments, enabling Read's attorneys to present a far more explosive and detailed complaint, maximizing public and legal impact.
The host's visceral reaction to reading the explicit and hateful text messages, expressing disgust and disbelief at the content and the sheer volume of the revelations.
This highlights the extreme nature of the misconduct detailed in the lawsuit, underscoring the emotional toll such revelations take even on experienced legal analysts and emphasizing the severity of the systemic issues at play.
The host's observation that Proctor was 'genuinely surprised' when federal authorities revealed they had access to his text messages, and his subsequent immediate dropping of his appeal once the full extent of his iCloud data (thousands of texts, photos, videos, audio) was revealed.
Quotes
"EDB is thankful for Trooper Proctor's inability to figure out how iCloud works."
"Trooper Proctor is going to single-handedly cost MSP Canton and a lot of other law enforcement officers their jobs."
"Children, why aren't we getting everything done that we need to get done?"
"When you're all back here asking me to extend the discovery cut off, I am going to ask about who did what, where, when, what depos got moved forward, what depos got canceled, and how everything is happening. I'm going to ask then, but for today, what can I do to move this along?"
"If you're not getting stuff, you have to stop waiting so long before you bring it to the court. If they are not adhering to your subpoena, do not wait 3 and 1/2 months to be like, maybe they'll do it. Meet your statutory obligations to meet and confer and then bring it to the court immediately. Stop delaying."
"Actually, take your time... I saw that [slur] a black individual was involved, so I wouldn't rush if you're working, let them die."
"My new VP is a giant malignant SP. I pray to the heavens that some [expletive] up insect from the Amazon crawls up her vagina, hatches eggs and then the litter kills her by eating her from the inside out."
"I can't even get [expletive] near that thing. I make every effort possible. I wait till she's asleep and I try to get at it... I try every effort possible. I try to get her hammered. I can't get anywhere near it."
"Jesus, every girl will want a brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, colitis if you can look like that in yoga pants after killing your boyfriend."
"That's when you whack off on her when she's asleep. Then tell her one way or another you will spray a rope on her."
"Ain't going to happen. She will pass out at 9:00 and I will stay up until midnight drinking and watching movies. I could swoop in for the kill when she is asleep though."
"Pigs I have stuffed are you um Emily, no. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope."
"part of like jacking off is to do it on an absolute pig, not some Brazilian smoke show top 12 model. You want a filthy pig sir."
"I haven't shot anyone, but I did pull over a N-word slur over today for tossing a cigarette out of the window."
"planting coke on people and shoving a nightstick up someone's ass."
"Wait, she was sending you nudes? Send them. If Lisa would let me see her cans and actually take a photo of them, I would send them. We are family here."
"This is a quote text message sobriety checkpoint on 138 by the trailside tonight. Please stay away tonight. Can't help if you get caught. Too many troopers and Milton PD. Keep this info between us."
"I don't think there was another DA office in Massachusetts that wanted to prosecute Karen Read."
"John O'Keefe deserved a better investigation. He deserved a just unbiased and thorough investigation. No matter where it leads."
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