Trooper Proctor Faces Hearing After Karen Read Mistrial

Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read murder case, is facing a duty status hearing to determine potential discipline by the Massachusetts State Police for sending disparaging texts about Read during the trial. Proctor was relieved of his duties following a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury and transferred out of the Norfolk District Attorney’s State Police Detective Unit. The internal affairs investigation into Proctor's alleged misconduct is ongoing, with Governor Maura Healey condemning his behavior as harmful to law enforcement integrity. The upcoming hearing may result in Proctor being retained on full duty, placed on restricted duty, or face suspension with or without pay, as outlined in the state police discipline process.