"A judge has allowed Karen Read to use materials from Michael Proctor's cellphone in an upcoming lawsuit after her lawyers argued the ex-trooper's 'staggeringly anti-woman, racist, homophobic, [and] antisemitic' texts were key to Read's new claims against Canton and Massachusetts State Police."
"Proctor, who led the murder investigation, shot to national infamy after a federal probe into the state's handling of the case revealed he sent lewd texts about Read to friends, family, and coworkers."
"According to attorney Rosemary Scapicchio, who is representing two other murder defendants Proctor investigated, the texts also show a bias against 'Black and brown individuals.'"
"Aaron Rosenberg, one of Read's civil attorneys, said Proctor's messages are 'highly relevant' to Read's forthcoming claims of negligent hiring, supervision, and training."
Karen Read has been granted access to Michael Proctor's cellphone materials for her lawsuit against Canton and Massachusetts State Police. Proctor's texts, described as anti-woman, racist, and homophobic, are deemed crucial for Read's claims. Previously, Read used these messages in her defense against a wrongful death lawsuit related to her late boyfriend, John O'Keefe. Proctor was fired for his conduct during the investigation, which included sending lewd texts. The court maintains confidentiality over the content of these messages.
Read at Boston.com
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