Karen Read murder case: Lead Massachusetts State Police investigator relieved of duty following mistrial

The lead Massachusetts State Police investigator in the Karen Read murder trial has been relieved from duty, officials said Monday, hours after she walked free when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. 

Trooper Michael Proctor was relieved following a mistrial in which Read was accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend.

"Upon learning today’s result, the Department took immediate action to relieve Trooper Michael Proctor of duty and formally transfer him out of the Norfolk...