Lead investigator in Karen Read murder case suspended without pay

Karen Read's supporters protested outside a State Police barracks after Trooper Michael Proctor was suspended without pay. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.

[@laurenurban3942]

As an American, this trial scares the hell out of me. This case should be dismissed. I cannot believe this is happening in the United States of America.

[@mvubu6823]

Happens all the time

[@anastaiber952]

Public servant behaving in these manner; threatens the life and rights of all citizens!!!! THE LAW SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR SELF SERVING. NOW LET THE GROUP HE PROTECTED SUPPORT HIM FINANCIALLY. ⚖️ restore justice ⚖️

[@karinaz8756]

@@laurenurban3942 there are innocent people in prison because they couldn’t afford top notch attorneys and were forced to plea.

[@daneo617]

As a Bostonian I can tell you, it's nothing new.

[@jppalm3944]

Massachusetts stinks from governor on down.

[@TinaG2008BBB]

Fire him and take his pension.

[@corky_cork]

That judge did not want to have them clear. She was biased through the whole trial.

[@jenniferlong651]

I watched the whole trial and I agree 100% there was no way this judge was not biased!

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

@@corky_cork judge is FRIENDS of the alberts, mc cabes, those who were THERE when JOHN was Mudered!

[@georgewashington3555]

4th juror comes forward saying they voted Not guilty on 2 counts.

[@JK-lp6uw]

Good, Procter is bad. He's an embarrassment to all LE.

[@Usernotfound31231]

He’s the archetype of all LE. He is everything cops represent.

[@astrialindah2773]

They all are! As is Morrissey.,. I don't even have words for that jabba the Hutt 😂

[@carlosvile9832]

He's just the tip of the iceberg. MSP instructs troopers to lie, fabricate, embellish when they think someone is guilty.

[@matthewjung2313]

@ life in prison for all oath breakers From the president To street cops

[@erikamccarthy1457]

7/10/24 Proctor not only one Corrupt, Texted bosses about KR, not just buddies. Only 1 exposed bcz of trial, there are many more to be found!

[@mrsentinel4911]

Arrest the Judge.

[@bandit7519]

100%

[@carlosvile9832]

Nah. Dismissal and disbarment is enough punishment for the judge.

[@mrsentinel4911]

@@carlosvile9832 No. It's time to arrest corrupt judges for misconduct. The reason why things are getting so bad is because the Judges are protecting corrupt law enforcement.

[@LifesPeachy321]

It's like the whole world is watching this corruption right in front of us...yet nothing is being done about it. chirp chirp chirp The judge was so biased in this case it's frightening...yet nothing. And it's so obvious Karen was being set up by the police, but she's still being harassed and only ONE officer being punished! Why haven't they started a REAL investigation? Oh right, because there were police and a judge involved.

[@bandit7519]

@@carlosvile9832 this is why they get away with being corrupt any corruption with in the police or government should be made example out of and punished to the fullest of law

[@plutus205]

Wow even the judge was corrupted

[@quicklykay]

Corrupt. No one corrupted her in this case.

[@Jina_G]

​@@quicklykay no...she did it all by herself.

[@SusanRidyard]

💯% Corrupt from the get go. She's friendly with the MCAlberts that's why she's called Aunty Bev. She should never of taken the case in the first place. ALL, EVERYONE of those people who testified under oath should all be facing a Prison Sentence

[@erikamccarthy1457]

7/10/24 Judge, came that way bias at the start. Atty Jackson, requested she recuse herself from trial (declined) CW, had free rein, defense ??’s , ask another way. Judge, brother defense Atty defended DUI(hit n run) on the (M) fam/mem he on charges. Conflict!

[@georgewashington3555]

Judge is very corrupt. true.

[@Usernotfound31231]

Arrest him and his bosses for witness intimidation and evidence tampering

[@Dulce77]

The case that keeps giving. Protor & supervisors, aunt Bev got to go!

[@tygockley1292]

LETS NOT FORGET THE F.B.I. LOOKING INTO ALL OF THIS!!!!

[@user-ji5gz5fu3g]

The FBI already conducted a thorough investigation (including a Federal Grand Jury and subpoenas issued against BA, BH, CA, MP, etc) and finalised it via a 3,700 page report - finding no evidence of a frame job and conspiracy, and BA, etc, having no involvement in the passing of JO (MP’s text messages being the worst thing in it according to an ex FBI agent). Hence no charges/indictments for crimes/public offences, etc, were laid against any of them and the KR trial proceeded on. None of the alleged frame job and conspiracy theory matters if there’s no evidence to prove it, it doesn’t show a crime and no indictments/charges have been laid, still only against KR. FBI is over - ⚖️ for JO!

[@kayla-marieortizlafrazia4210]

@@user-ji5gz5fu3gthe fbi has not concluded their investigation lol what… that’s why they had hearing to delay this trial until the fbi investigation was complete.

[@Jina_G]

​​@@user-ji5gz5fu3gyou didn't mention the expert witnesses the defence had, hired by the FBI She did not hit him with her car..

[@charmainesanders8734]

Why do people.make it about his insulting texts only. He is corrupt and this investigation was so inept. From the start with the solo cups, up until the seizure of her car 16 hours later, when he " solved" the crime.

[@Petals532]

From his behaviour i think he started solving it by about 9am that morning with all the help he got, what a twit he brought this on himself.

[@saradf4890]

The solo cups, leaf blower, and the grocery store bags were all Canton PD officers... not MSP. (That is something that can't be blamed on Proctor.)

[@calliew311]

Exactly, he went to get her car BEFORE they even secured the crime scene.

[@rosemadder5547]

Because it's all they have conclusive proof of so far. Libel and slander is a big deal for media. They don't want sued

[@maureencurran4161]

Should have been fired.

[@robertgray323]

He will be allowed to retire with pension. They always get away this crap.

[@raindropsandfeathers2245]

Good! Proctor is a disgrace to the badge. He was unethical, bias and corrupt. Karen Read did not deserve any of the things he said.

[@smileymama04]

Haha 😂the funniest thing I seen today …. Proctor wife last week : I will support my husband … You surely got your wish 😂 🤣

[@anastaiber952]

😁! he has no RESPECT for WOMAN 👠!! AWFUL!!; but ⚖️ KR".will prevail !

[@astrialindah2773]

😂😂😂😂🤓

[@jameslangan7357]

He was interviewed and said he would support his wife. He said she's my wife, she ain't heavy, I can carry her. No you can't squire, no you cant. You don't know the difference between heavy and corpulent. Where do we find such Gobshites. Desperate altogether, so they are.

[@ginafabiani5629]

😂😂😂😂

[@adjohnson9897]

W H A T !!! The jury found her not guilty but before announcing it the judge called for a mistrial?

[@barbaradodge1442]

she was not acquitted she was not convicted

[@georgewashington3555]

Yes .. they had 3 counts jury found her Not guilty on 2 County, but the judge never asked them at all. and she confused the jury

[@bandit7519]

the texting is the least of his misconduct drinking and driving in msp car abuse of power dirty investigation hiding witness and so on don t let them turn this just into his text that the least of it

[@NottyAries]

I agree, because he definitely planted evidence.

[@bandit7519]

@@NottyAries he did more then plant evidence he left Collins names out of report he was drinking and driving in state car we pay for he took a bribe remember give the gift to my wife she been theone home with kids every night and on and on

[@niahoward1920]

Enjoy your vacation, Inspector slime!

[@Petals532]

But his stupid wife stands by her man lol lol They fit in very well with their friends, how he got a badge, gun 🔫 and a cruiser is the mystery.

[@user-sn2oq4qt7b]

Fire protocol? He should be in jail. Resources are wasted while other cases are rotting

[@CocoW1968]

How is it that Judges are NOT obligated to actually explain how the verdict individual sheets are to be used separately? How is it that the Judge didn’t poll the jury?????? What????🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@haleyhopes5774]

The only answer I have heard given for these questions is “that’s just how we do things in Massachusetts and how we have done them for a LONG time”.

[@kaykay7420]

They never were told that they could come back with partial we all heard the instructions I know I was confused

[@keithgreen9009]

Fight in house and dog attack at same time .... but no injuries related gi car impact

[@busaman1444]

The take away from this is if it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone of us in the wrong place at the wrong time. Luckily she has the means to fight it, but anyone else would be in jail for a very long time...

[@Bunny-ur8fd]

It seems everyone is basing their thoughts on what should or will happen when there is a fair and unbiased Judge. That is not the case here so it really doesn’t matter what law or case law says or what Jurors say happened or didn’t happen. This judge will do whatever she wants based on how tired she is or how it helps the prosecution since she was and is so clearly biased.

[@NottyAries]

True, but an appeal is above her. That's how she can get moved out of the way if she denies this jury investigation.

[@paulmonin5215]

An major shock. First officer I have seen that was not put on a PAID vacation! The sky must be falling!

[@robinmonson6333]

What A joke this has become they should be ashamed in mass officer Proctor should be fired and so should that Judge

[@mrich9654]

He needs to be fired!

[@joycelewis1554]

Fire him and ban him from ever working in law enforcement in any capacity.

[@davidschneide5422]

The same behavior, kept hidden, got him promoted to the $184k salary.

[@crinklecut3790]

They’ll wait several months, then clear him of any wrongdoing, and reinstate him with back pay. Don’t get your hopes up by thinking the cops will do the right thing. They rarely hold their own accountable.

[@anastaiber952]

.🙏.the late Officer JO may he RIP 🙏 -- brother accepting tv interviews all over stated "that he invited the McCabe/Albert to seat with him on purpose and sat daily in front of defendant as a reminder!!!!!! But was troubled at her behavior in court!! She probably was bother with your behavior also!!!!!!

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

IF UR GONNA BE A LIAR , BE A GOOD ONE

[@Kk-mj3ee]

What about his superiors who were in the text loop They acted disgraceful too

[@Amy-zs8tx]

NOW what is Paul O’Keefe going to say!!!!😂

[@ImmediateAffiliate-jf4ds]

I feel for him and his family....He has a lot of bad counsel IMHO. Pray that he and his family find peace in this lifetime.

[@penelopejones2254]

​@@ImmediateAffiliate-jf4dsHe could be next if he crosses the little circle.

[@walter.zikalala]

Why are we not surprised!

[@Sis1426]

One prayer answered!! 👏👏🙌🙌 I thoroughly enjoyed watching him read his filthy texts in court, sad to know, but loved watching him be exposed for what he truly is!!!!

[@marc108]

Corruption rampart...nothing ever changes so say hello to the new boss the same as the old boss

[@shanl3270]

Sooo how will they re-try this case with all these reprimands? Doesnt that prove the prosecution cannot convict Read? They are admitting fault with these reprimands?

[@melodymacken9788]

Ouch.

[@DebraGill]

Suspended makes it sound temporary. 🤔

[@grunt98444]

Without pay

[@islesofshoals3551]

It's temporary for now. The union process takes a long time

[@lynneb620]

Local news just did a story on Proctors suspension without pay ! Apparently the union is upset… they say his family is being punished ! “Now the children are without health insurance “ !

[@bratttt100]

Every Police officer, across the country needs to watch this case. The next text you send may have you on the stand explaining it. In criminal and civil court.

[@williamadams8775]

Judge is an Accomplice

[@yogabee2222]

He should have to pay his salary back for not doing his job 😮

[@LifesPeachy321]

Nope...instead he gets to retire with a full pension.

[@Swendigga]

Good 4 u for showing up . Ms News reporter

[@dieseldabz7104]

Jurors aren't supposed to "reach out"

[@deannacope4379]

The most corrupt people all are involved one way or another.

[@bodhi1462]

The judge seemed to not be present mentally the entire trial.

[@ZA-co9vj]

Chickens coming home to roost for the dirty Massachusetts State Police Department😡

[@terrivangundy]

Dirty Judge Dirty Department 🍏🤢

[@turtletruth]

You're either a person helping mankind, or a Boston police officer

[@timp3035]

Why wouldn't this guy just do his job! What's really going on here? Foxes guarding the Hen Houses?

[@shaelovesJesus]

I do not like how they say the people are "Karen Read supporters". How about people don't like bad police.

[@erikamccarthy1457]

7/10/24 Imo, No jury would have found KR guilty of M2. No proof JO hit by vehicle. DUI, at best (then charge em All!)Atty, said Jurors would be confused by the way verdict form!

[@lyniereese1150]

That judge is biased and unprofessional. Fire her!!

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

Bro she laughed in court a cop is gone WOULD THAT NOT BE GOOD ENOUGH TO GIVE SOMEONE BLK OR LATINO 30 YEARS RIGHT THERE JUST FOR THAT? She’s smiling outside the court leaving and her cop husband is gone not by crime on the streets not in some bad neighborhood no his own wife did it wtf is going on here what im a missing and where are all the cop unions backing this fallen hero???

[@toericabaker]

sorry, laughing and smiling isn't illegal... even if it triggers you

[@rosemadder5547]

👏👏👏

[@mazie7952]

Hes a poor excuse for a cop

[@rossmelanson6999]

If the news media was on our side this whole infected mess of police 👮 corruption would be cleaned up in no time. ( But will they help?)

[@imgonnasueyou1384]

For starters TB and his minions how much more are they gonna allow KR and her team to keep on with their drama smdh!!

[@deannacope4379]

Not guilty!! Just say it. She's going to be rich before this is over.

[@Leroy-df3ee]

This country can't do anything properly.

[@deebee5174]

God bless Trooper Proctor and his family

[@user-ji5gz5fu3g]

KR should also be fired as she is an embarrassment and an inappropriate person to work at her place of employment, including, these charges, appalling behaviour, vile and foul language towards JO and as a LEO, his children, drink driving and cheating on JO. The list goes on.

[@ImmediateAffiliate-jf4ds]

Maybe so...but not based on the charges if she is not convicted...which, BTW...she wont be. But she has nothing on Procter/Alberts/McCabe's....all pretty horrible.

[@user-ji5gz5fu3g]

@@ImmediateAffiliate-jf4ds She won’t be convicted wow that’s an out there thing to say…..are you a Defense attorney and going to be on the next jury 😂

[@TMxo]

Keep your head up Proctor 🌹💙⚖️👮🫶

[@sandraknight4751]

Up what? His balloon knot?

[@Lisa-bv5xw]

@@sandraknight4751👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shelliechristensen972]

Maybe he will learn a new vocabulary and some manners in his time off…😂

[@franscrouse1637]

It says allot about you, supporting that embarrassment of a law enforcement officer. And it is not a good reflection on you, in case you were confused.

[@l.a.connection9759]

👍

[@mikejones9906]

It's unprofessional to call a murderer mean names. What an insane world we're living in.

[@rad4579]

She is not a murderer.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

Get your facts STRAIGHT!!😂

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

Mike Jones, apparently you know more about physics than those ARCA guys. Congratulations. You must be a real genius.

[@karinaz8756]

When you’re paid with tax dollars you’re expected to act like a professional. Mean names? That’s a funny why to say he lead a botched investigation fueled from his bias.

[@BERSERKERNA39]

He was investigating, he was protecting his blow buddies from going to jail. Explain the dog bites if he never went inside. Explain how he had no bruises from a car hitting him and throwing him far enough the back of his skull was crushed. 136 pieces of plastic from 1 brake light? Brake lights are not glass, they don't shatter.

[@user-yg1nl9ev1s]

Karen read is a murderer

[@WWG1WWGA]

you're a 🤡🤡