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crime1d ago

Read sues Massachusetts state and Canton police alleging biased, corrupt officers and a toxic culture.
The lawsuit names former MSP Detective Michael Proctor and former CPD Sergeant Sean Goode as referenced figures.
Read alleges the officers exchanged racist and sexist messages, reflecting a broader constitutional concern.
Massachusetts State Police call the messages disturbing and inconsistent with standards.
Proctor was fired, Goode resigned amid an internal affairs probe related to Read's case.
Canton Police declined to comment on the suit's allegations at the time of reporting.
The lawsuit argues such conduct undermines public trust and could affect investigations.
Read was acquitted in the murder trial of her late boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
The lawsuit claims an 'insidious culture' within police departments fueled unconstitutional investigations.
The case spotlights concerns about transparency and accountability in high-profile investigations.

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#2 out of 4

crime1d ago

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Read alleges in a lawsuit that two officers who worked her case showed overt sexism and racism, suggesting the investigation was biased from the start.
The new reference highlights widespread vulgar texts as evidence of an entrenched culture of bigotry within both Canton Police and Massachusetts State Police.
Experts say the texts reflect attitudes that could have shaped investigative decisions and harmed the case against Read’s boyfriend’s death.
State Police leadership condemned the messages as inconsistent with basic decency and not tolerated within the ranks.
The Canton Police Department stated it removed the implicated sergeant and conducted independent investigation actions following the revelations.
Read, who was acquitted in 2025, maintains she was the patsy in a broader police cover-up, now cited in this suit as evidence of systemic bias.
The suit quotes officers’ statements about women, people of color, and other groups as indicators of entrenched hatred.
The lawsuit argues the officers’ unfitness for public trust was clear and that it contaminated the homicide investigations they led.
Legal experts note the texts raise questions about the objectivity of investigators handling Read’s case and related fatalities.
The GBH report notes Read’s case has spotlighted biases in investigations and led to leadership changes within local law enforcement.

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#3 out of 4

crime1d ago

Read filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police after being found not guilty in 2022, alleging bias in investigations.
The suit cites disturbing text messages between former Trooper Michael Proctor and Canton Officer Sean Goode as evidence of bias.
Proctor allegedly texted, 'Actually, take your time, I saw a [n*****] was involved, so I wouldn’t rush if you’re working. Let them die,' according to the complaint.
Goode and Proctor are accused of making offensive comments about women and minorities in multiple exchanges.
The complaint alleges Proctor and Goode harbored long-standing biases against women and minorities that could affect their work.
Massachusetts POST suspended a different officer's certification amid separate misconduct allegations related to the case.
Authorities stated they have not commented on the developing lawsuit details as the case proceeds.
Read’s legal team argues the text exchanges reflect a broader issue of accountability in state and local police.
The Canton Police Department stated it had not been served and had no comment on the press release from Read’s legal team.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about police culture and its impact on investigations and public trust.

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crime10h ago

Read filed a new lawsuit against investigators she says corrupted her criminal case, alleging long‑standing misconduct.
The suit targets two former Canton police investigators and a state trooper, alleging racist, sexist, and curse‑laden messages.
Read was acquitted of second‑degree murder in June 2025 after two trials in Dedham, Massachusetts.
The lawsuit points to alleged misconduct by the two investigators and a former state trooper involved in Read’s case.
Read says the fight is about exposing corruption in the Massachusetts police and Canton Police Department.
Read described ongoing daily efforts to seek justice for herself and for O’Keefe.
The case involves ongoing legal battles with the O’Keefe family over wrongful death claims.
Public interest around the case includes coverage of related trials and reactions on Today and other outlets.
The latest development comes after Read’s acquittal and ongoing public dispute over the case’s handling.
The article notes the broader context of alleged corruption within law enforcement tied to the case.

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