Karen Read supporters protest motion that could ban them from courthouse during murder trial

Judge considering motion that would ban Karen Read supporters from protesting near courthouse

DEDHAM - Karen Read supporters protested outside the Norfolk District Attorney's office on Monday to fight a new motion that would keep them away from the courthouse during her murder trial.

The motion, introduced by the District Attorney, would place a buffer zone of 500 feet around the courthouse that would keep protesters away. It would also forbid protestors from having any shirts or signs that said "Free Karen Read" near jurors. A judge is still currently considering the motion.

Protesters said this was an infringement on their first amendment rights.

Karen Read's trial is expected to begin on April 16.

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Riley Rourke

Riley Rourke is digital producer for CBS Boston. She graduated cum laude from Emerson College with a degree in Journalism in 2023. She has previously worked for Emerson student organizations like WEBN and the Emerson Channel.