Trooper Michael Proctor faced a disciplinary hearing with the Massachusetts State Police trial board for alleged misconduct in the Karen Read case. Proctor, a veteran trooper, was relieved of duty and suspended without pay. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend and leaving him to die outside a home in Canton. The trial board has concluded its hearings, and Proctor’s fate is now in the hands of three commissioned officers. Proctor’s family released a statement claiming he has been defamed by Read’s defense team. The defense team has focused on text messages Proctor sent about Read, as well as a drinking incident with a fellow officer involved in the case. Proctor’s professional future could be determined after Read’s second trial, with the possibility of termination and an appeal process. The fate of Proctor’s pension would be decided by the state retirement board. The suspension, allegations, and ongoing trial have raised questions about the handling of the case and its potential impact on Proctor’s career. As the proceedings continue, the public is left wondering about the outcome of this high-profile case and the implications for all parties involved.
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