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The Massachusetts State Police trooper who investigated Karen Read was fired in March over misconduct in that investigation.
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor appeared virtually on Monday for a hearing in his appeal of his firing, which followed his controversial testimony during the Karen Read case.
The lead investigator in the Karen Read case is claiming state police knew of the text messages that led to his firing months ...
The head of the Massachusetts State Police says firing Michael Proctor was a “righteous decision” — and that he doesn’t expect the former trooper’s appeal to the Civil Service Commission to succeed.
Nearly a year into the job, the colonel of the Massachusetts state police is answering questions about the scandals that have ...
Defense lawyers for five defendants whose cases were investigated by Michael Proctor now have access to more than 100 pages ...
A legal battle over access to the private text messages of fired State Trooper Michael Proctor continues, as defense ...
June 2, 2025 - Former Canton police officer Kelly Dever, Dr. Marie Russell, and a friend of former state police trooper Michael Proctor were called to the stand by Karen Read's defense team.
Lead Karen Read investigator Michael Proctor’s effort to appeal his firing as a Massachusetts State Police trooper continues — he appeared at a virtual hearing on Tuesday.
MILTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Former homicide detective Michael Proctor, who was fired for misconduct in the Karen Read case, was a no-show in court for a separate case. Defense attorneys said Proctor ...
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor’s downfall from the Karen Read murder case continues to ripple through Norfolk County criminal cases — including the Walshe case.
A legal battle over access to the private text messages of fired State Trooper Michael Proctor continues, as defense ...