Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, will face a second jury on January 2025 after her first trial ended in a mistrial. The new trial date was set for January 27, 2025, and comes just a couple of weeks after a jury couldn’t decide whether Read killed her boyfriend by drunkenly backing into him with her vehicle or whether she was framed by her boyfriend’s colleagues, People Magazine reported. During the hearing to determine the new trial date, broadcast by Boston 10, the defense brought up its motion to dismiss the charges against Read, but the judge ruled that a hearing for that motion would take place on August 9. Read, 44, has maintained that she did not kill her boyfriend but that he was killed by fellow Boston police officers who then framed her. A jury couldn’t come to a conclusion one way or the other after five days of deliberation, the Associated Press reported, so Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial. John O’Keefe was a Boston police officer who lived in Canton, Massachusetts, since 2014 to raise his niece and nephew, who had been orphaned after O’Keefe’s sister died of a brain tumor and her husband died of a heart attack shortly after. Read, an adjunct professor at Bentley University, lived in Mansfield, Massachusetts, but had been dating O’Keefe since 2020 and regularly staying in Canton to help O’Keefe with the children, Boston Magazine reported. On January 28, 2022, Read and O’Keefe traveled to the Waterfall Bar & Grille in Canton after drinking at another pub. At the Waterfall, O’Keefe saw some of his friends and joined them with Read in tow. Chris Albert, O’Keefe’s neighbor and the town selectman, along with Chris’ brother Brian, another Boston Police Department officer, and Jennifer McCabe, Brian’s sister-in-law. The five chatted and drank until midnight, when the bar was about to close, and Brian suggested they all go to his house. O’Keefe wanted to go, but Read was tired and tipsy and unsure about continuing the party. She agreed to at least drive O’Keefe to Brian’s house. After dropping him off, she decided to go home but said that she woke up alone at 4:30 a.m. and worried about where her boyfriend was. She didn’t have McCabe’s number, so she woke up O’Keefe’s then 14-year-old niece to ask her to call McCabe’s daughter, with whom she was friends. McCabe said she didn’t know where O’Keefe was and called Chris Albert’s wife to see if O’Keefe had passed out at their house, but she said he hadn’t. At the same time, Read called O’Keefe’s friend Kerry Roberts, who also had not seen O’Keefe. Read, McCabe, and Roberts met up to look for O’Keefe, with Read in the backseat of Roberts’ car screaming about how O’Keefe was missing, Boston Magazine reported. A blizzard had rolled through town the night before, and it was still snowing as the women drove in the darkness. They drove to Brian Albert’s home, and Read immediately said she saw O’Keefe and jumped out of the car to rush to his side, even though it was completely dark outside. O’Keefe was lying in the snow, ice-cold, and Read began performing CPR. He had blood on his face and two black eyes, while his hat and shoes were missing. McCabe brought blankets to warm him up and called 911. It was 6:04 a.m. Read cried and repeatedly asked if she had hit O’Keefe. An ambulance took O’Keefe to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. Read was soon arrested and taken to jail, charged with manslaughter for allegedly hitting O’Keefe with her Lexus when she dropped him off at Brian’s house. The original charges stemmed from the belief that Read accidentally hit O’Keefe with her car. But four months later, the charges were increased to second-degree murder. Part of the change came from the allegation that Read admitted to hitting O’Keefe on the morning she found him, which was overheard by first responders and police. Read told ABC News last year, however, that she was questioning whether she could have hit him by accident. “I said, ‘I hit him’? It was preceded by a ‘Did,’ and preceded by a question mark,” she said. “What I thought could have happened was that, did I incapacitate him unwittingly, somehow, and then in his drunkenness [he] passed out?” Read’s attorney, David Yannetti, reviewed the charging documents with her and questioned whether Read really could have caused all the injuries to O’Keefe just by backing into him with her car. A medical examiner found that O’Keefe had abrasions on his right arm, two black eyes, along with cuts on his face, and a laceration to the back of his head, CNN reported. He also had several skull fractures. Police found red and clear bits of plastic near O’Keefe’s body, consistent with Read’s broken taillight. When police seized the vehicle, they found damage to the right rear tailgate. This information led police to believe Read was intoxicated and backed into O’Keefe before driving away. Soon, a tipster called Read’s attorney, Yannetti, and claimed that O’Keefe was “beaten up by Brian Albert and his nephew.” “They broke his nose, and when O’Keefe didn’t come to, Brian and a federal agent dumped his body on the front lawn,” the tipster added, Yannetti told Boston Magazine. An attorney for that tipster, however, denied Yannetti’s version of the tip to the outlet. After this call, Yannetti and Read began looking into whether O’Keefe could have been killed at the party and left out in the cold to die. Read then learned that the lead detective on the case, State Trooper Michael Proctor, was friends with the Albert family. Read already believed O’Keefe was actually beaten up at the party, but now she believed Proctor was helping to frame her, including an alleged period where Proctor had access to Read’s vehicle and may have planted evidence. Read hired Alan Jackson, another famous criminal defense attorney who had once represented Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey. With Jackson’s help, the defense’s theory was able to sway enough jurors to question whether she was actually guilty.

Even if you’re not the biggest animal lover, certain creatures have the power to put a smile on your face. The world is filled with dog lovers, and many will tell you that it’s rightly so. There are lots of friendly pooches out there, and many of them are pretty darn smart. Adam Mandell’s dog, Georgia, is a special pup who gets extremely excited when it’s time to visit Adam’s mom. @adammandell29 #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #memorycare #cavapoo #dogsoftiktok ♬ original sound – adammandell29 She is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the pair visits her at a memory care facility often. Adam shared footage of himself taking Georgia to visit “Nana,” and even though she can’t tell him so, that dog knew exactly where they were headed. There are plenty of stories about animals being therapeutic, and it’s pretty clear that Georgia has that effect on Adam’s mom. When the pair gets to the facility, Georgia rushes up to Nana and jumps on her with pure joy and excitement. The feelings are clearly mutual, as Nana smiles and laughs while telling Georgia, “I love you.” Georgia and Nana have a special bond. In one of the comments on his viral video, Adam explained that his mother struggles with memory. But he and Georgia are still familiar faces. “It is amazing she cannot remember where her grandkids live but never forgets my dog’s name! We laugh! Otherwise would be depressing,” Adam wrote. His video touched people with many leaving comments like this one, “This is so sweet and wholesome.” “This inspired me to bring my dog to visit my dad who recently was out in memory care home. . Alzheimer’s is the worst,” a TikToker wrote. Adam encouraged them to bring their dog along, “Do it! It’s good for your dad, residents, and staff!” Life is short, so we should pack in as much joyful time as we can. And if we have a furry friend to tag along, even better. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Dog Is Ecstatic To Visit Grandma At Memory Care Facility In Precious Video appeared first on InspireMore.

Every relationship needs love and trust. This is true about all of the loved ones in our lives, including our animal friends. But the need for this healthy bond is especially highlighted in competitions like horse races. Based on the video below, it’s very clear that this is something Anna Ley already understands perfectly. At only 15 years old, she and her horse, Errando, find themselves competing in some of the most prestigious competitions. This includes the FEI Jumping European Championship for Young Riders, Juniors & Children. This event last took place in the Netherlands, and it offered teens like Anna the chance to show off their incredible skills. While this is certainly something Anna did during her time there, she also showed what it means to care for your horse with genuine care and love. This can be seen in the way she responds to her horse knocking her to the ground. Watch for yourself in the video below. @clipmyhorse.tv_official “The love doesn’t stop in the arena!” What a relationship between Anna Ley and Errando at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Juniors Even though it didn’t work at today they still share a special bond ♬ Originalton – ClipMyHorse.TV Based on the commentary, it seems that Errando had been off his game for a minute. Finally, though, he stops short of a hurdle, knocking Anna on the ground. But amidst the chaos, this loving horse still makes sure to not harm his human. This was no doubt a very upsetting moment for both Errando and Anna. When Anna Ley’s Horse Knocks Her Off During a Championship Race, She Shows What Really Matters But any disappointment Anna felt over the competition was quickly pushed aside. Instead, she turned her attention to Errando, making sure he felt safe, loved, and comforted during what was clearly an upsetting time for him. As a result, he was able to calm down, and the two of them were able to leave the area calmly. “Made me tear up because this is what our sport is about,” someone shares in the comment section, with another person adding, “We all have bad days, including animals! Happy that she understood that.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Horse Unseats Teen During Championship Run, What Teen Does Next Will Warm Your Heart appeared first on InspireMore.

Ryan Reynolds was sharing more than smiles at his Deadpool & Wolverine premiere. That’s right, the wait is finally over! On July 22nd, at his NYC premiere Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, finally shared their newest baby’s name. Their newest addition to the family is named Olin. The actor was giving a heartfelt speech at the premiere, shouting out his beautiful wife and his wonderful children. As he went down the list of his children that were already known to the public, he shocked everyone by adding the name of his fourth child in as well. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively share three daughters, James, 9, Ines, 7, and Betty, 4, and now their fourth child Olin.  While the gender of the baby is not yet known, we are excited to gain any and all information on this little bundle of light. According to People Magazine, the couple always has a little help from another celebrity with the naming process. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Kids Are Swifties? During a May appearance on Today, the co-host brought up Taylor Swift to Reynolds. This is because Taylor’s song Betty mentions all three of Ryan and Blake’s older children’s names. When asked if Taylor would be dropping any hints about the fourth baby name, Ryan joked. He teased that he and his wife always wait for Taylor to tell them what their child’s name will be. Baby Gender Coming Soon? Now that the world is excited to finally know the baby’s name, the people are demanding more. We cannot wait to find out this little bundle of joy’s gender. Although, it seems like neither Ryan Reynolds nor Blake Lively are in a rush to share the details. They even admitted that they never know the gender until the day the baby is born. What a lovely surprise. Given that Olin was born on February 12, 2023 and we just learned the name now, five months later. I would not hold you breath for a gender reveal any time soon. However, we are happy that Ryan and Blake have a healthy baby and we cannot wait until Olin makes a public appearance with the rest of the family. This story’s featured image is by Kathy Hutchins via Shutterstock. The post Ryan Reynolds Finally Reveals Name of Fourth Baby With Blake Lively appeared first on InspireMore.

Bindi Irwin and her brother, Robert, have always been close — or should we call him Brian? In watching these two grow up, people from all around the world have come to cherish their sibling relationship. And we understand why! Time and time again, they prove why they are the definition of sibling goals. In fact, earlier this year, Robert got emotional while giving a speech about his sister in honor of Women’s Health Month. It’s moments like these that remind us of why we love the Irwin family oh-so much! But as much as we love the emotional stories about their lives, we also love the humorous ones. Luckily, we got one just like that in a recent interview that featured both Bindi and Robert. This is how we learned that Robert has an interesting nickname: Brian. Best of all, only Bindi calls him this. Find out the hilarious reason why in the video below! @theprojecttv Bindi and Robert Irwin are sibling goals. #BindiIrwin #RobertIrwin #AustraliaZoo #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – TheProjectTV When you’re tasked with naming every animal in the zoo at such a young age, can you really blame Bindi for thinking she’d be naming her brother, too? Best of all, though, it’s clear she felt very strongly about that name choice — she still calls him that to this day! Bindi Irwin Shares Hilarious Story About Her Brother, Robert — Or as She’d Call Him, Brian! Hearing about this story is amazing enough, but it gets even better. Turns out, there’s footage online from when Robert was born. This footage includes the very moment that Bindi confidently decides that she will be naming her brother after all! This clip even includes the late Steve Irwin who adorably concedes to his child’s determination. Watch it below! @melaniefales I just keep thinking about this clip from when Bindi Irwin met her brother Robert for the first time #fyp #foryoupage #earthday ♬ original sound – melanie lynn “This sounds like a Bluey episode,” one fan shares in the comments of the siblings’ interview, with another adding, “I think all the good and pure of the world went into this family. And I’m ok with that. They deserve it.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post The Hilarious Reason Bindi Irwin Calls Her Brother Robert “Brian” appeared first on InspireMore.

A plush toy shaped like a plane might seem like an odd present for a horse, but Prince is a bit of an exception. You see, this horse is fascinated with airplanes. According to his owner, this animal loves to watch airplanes flying up above. So, they decided to give Prince a very special toy. They shared the sweetest footage of him playing with his gift on social media! In this adorable video, Prince watched with rapt attention as an airplane soared across the sky. Later, the horse received a plush toy shaped just like a plane. We’ve never seen a happier looking animal! This four-legged aviation enthusiast pranced around his pen with the toy in his mouth, absolutely thrilled. In fact, he didn’t seem to want to let go of the object! @nrps.prince He is so happy with his airplain plush toy The shoes Princie is wearing in the first clip are from @Renegade® Horse Boots #horse #pferd #paard #horsetok #equestrian #equestrianlife #animal #cuteanimal #prince #horsesoftiktok #sillyhorse #crazyhorse #buckskin #buckskinhorse #tonguehorse #crazyhorse ♬ origineel geluid – Prince This clip has received over a million views. Commenters thought that this horse and his plane plush toy were way too adorable! Some joked that Prince must have flown in a previous life. “Maybe he was a pilot in his past life,” wrote one user. Another added, “Stuff like this makes me believe in reincarnation.” Of course, Prince has a variety of quirks that make him unique. Besides his interest in airplanes, this horse also has a habit of acting like a dog! His owner caught some hilarious footage of the animal drinking out of a dog dish, playing tug-of-war with a rope toy, and bringing his “leash” over when he wants to go for a walk. @nrps.prince Horse or dog? #horse #pferd #paard #horsesoftiktok #horsesofinstagram #buckskin #buckskinhorse #nrps #valk #horselover #equestrian #equestrianlife #paardenmeisje #horsetok #animal #cuteanimal #tonguehorse #crazyhorse #sillyhorse ♬ we cant be friends – Another thing about Prince is that he really, really loves plushies. In fact, this horse is gathering quite the collection of stuffed animals besides his beloved plane toy. In another adorable video, his owner caught him unwrapping a brand new octopus plushie. It was clearly love at first sight! @nrps.prince Princie never leaves Octo’s side #horse #pferd #paard #paardenmeisje #horselover #equestrian #equestrianlife #horsesoftiktok #nrps #buckskin #buckskinhorse #valk #animal #cuteanimal #sillyhorse #silly #crazyhorse #tonguehorse #hearthorse ♬ original sound – Teneille Jobling Music This horse certainly has a lot of character! We’re so glad he belongs to someone that appreciates the things that make him special. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Airplane-Obsessed Horse Has The Time Of His Life When He Gets The Perfect Plush Toy appeared first on InspireMore.

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