Organized by Alan Jackson

In June 2025, Karen Read was fully acquitted of every criminal charge associated with the death of John O’Keefe. But the fight to rebuild her life—and to hold accountable those who contributed to her wrongful prosecution—is far from over.

Karen is now facing two major civil battles:

1. Defending herself against the O’Keefe family’s lawsuit, and
2. Pursuing her own affirmative lawsuit against the individuals and agencies whose actions contributed to the false allegations, botched investigation, and years of devastation she endured.

While limited costs are covered by her auto insurance policy as it relates to the O’Keefe suit, Karen is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with her affirmative case, including attorney’s fees, expert costs, litigation expenses, and support for the separate legal team she must assemble to coordinate with the insurance lawyers.

The false criminal charges and two long trials cost Karen her job, her teaching career, her savings, her retirement, and her home.  Karen’s pursuit of justice continues, and as we have already witnessed over the course of two lengthy trials, this quest demands significant resources.

Your support of Karen—financial, moral, or otherwise—makes a real and meaningful difference. Karen has never stopped fighting for the truth. This fund helps ensure she has the ability to keep going.

Thank you for your support in this next chapter.