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Boston Globe
7 hours ago
- Boston Globe
‘Too many holes.' Juror on Karen Read trial speaks about case.
'Seeing John O'Keefe's family leaving the courthouse melt[ed] my heart,' she said. 'I'm a mother and I saw her pain through all those days.' On Wednesday, Advertisement She will serve one year of probation as a first-time offender. The decision marked the end of a Prado said she did not realize the extent of the media coverage of the case. When jurors entered the courthouse, she occasionally saw a few people wearing pink shirts, but did not know that crowds of Read supporters were gathering outside the courthouse. Advertisement Throughout her time on the jury, Prado said she didn't hear 'anything' inside the courthouse, and that the windows in the deliberation room were covered. She said she thought 'justice was served' by the verdict and is '100 percent convinced' Read is not responsible for O'Keefe's death. She is 'happy' for Read and her family, she said. 'We couldn't prove there was a collision, and she was responsible for John's death,' Prado said. 'The Commonwealth and the investigators didn't do their jobs to prove that to us.' Prado said she initially thought Read may be guilty of manslaughter but changed her mind about three weeks ago after evidence of DNA was presented, which she found inconclusive. The investigation had 'too many flaws' and felt 'not precise,' she said. 'I just realized there [were] too many holes that we couldn't fill, and there's nothing that put her on the scene in our opinion, besides just drop[ping] John O'Keefe off,' Prado said. 'Too many pieces were missing.' At the beginning of deliberations, the jurors decided not to vote, and instead went through the testimony, videos, and other evidence, Prado said. The group then talked about the charges one by one, eliminating the ones they didn't agree with, until they reached a verdict, she said. Prado said deliberations were respectful and the jurors listened to each other's opinions. The discussion never got 'heated,' she said. The Advertisement 'They did a very good job,' Prado said. She also said the prosecution's argument that the injuries to O'Keefe's arm came from the taillight of Read's SUV 'didn't make much sense,' and there were 'too many coincidences' in the evidence to blame Read. 'I don't think the car killed John O'Keefe,' she said. In terms of the OUI, Prado said it was the 'only thing' the jurors could charge Read with because she said in a video played in court that she was drinking and video footage from the bars showed her drinking. 'We couldn't let that pass,' Prado said. Asked about what she thought happened to O'Keefe, Prado said Read might have backed up her SUV and 'touched him somehow' but that was not what caused his death. 'In my opinion, he definitely went inside, and something happened inside the house,' Prado said. However, Prado said she 'can't say' Read was framed as she just began looking at more details on the case online. Prado said the jury knew the case was a retrial and the jurors were 'positive' they would discuss all the evidence to reach a decision. 'We definitely didn't want to hang this jury,' Prado said. 'The amount of money spent on this trial made me very upset, and I'm sure made my fellow jurors upset too.' Prado said she 'did not find it strange' that she didn't hear from Advertisement Prado said she wants to tell the O'Keefe family it's 'not your fault' that Read was not convicted. 'I really, really hope there is a way for the case to be reopened, and they can investigate again and find who actually did that to John,' Prado said. Ava Berger can be reached at
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
GK Barry reveals reason I'm A Celeb cast no longer speak seven months after show – and Maura and Danny's drunken kiss
I'M A Celeb star GK Barry has split the tea on her relationship with her former campmates - and who she's still in contact with. Speaking on The Advertisement 5 The I'm A Celeb cast of 2024 are no longer in contact with each other Credit: PA 5 GK Barry starred on the ITV show in series 24 last December Credit: Rex TV star Katie inquired if she still communicated with her 2024 camp buddies. The 47-year-old asked: 'Have you kept in contact, because this is another thing, when I've done Big Brother and all of that, you're like, Yeah, I'll stay in contact... "But you know the ones you'll stay in contact with and some you just know… in the beginning you text and then…' GK admitted: 'We had a group chat. It has died down slightly as you can imagine, it's died down." Advertisement She added: 'But I still keep in contact with the Rev [Richard Coles] - and Dean [McCullough] I still keep in contact with a little bit, but mainly the Rev and Melvin [Odoom]." The The internet personality entered the I'm A Celeb Jungle last year and quickly became a fan favourite and ended up placing fifth. Following her TV stint she went on to make multiple appearances on daytime TV show Loose Women. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Breaking Back in April, the group was still active and radio star Before the group fell apart, he said: "No, no one's left. Everyone's in it. Everyone's chatting away. Danny Jones returns to TV after drunken Maura Higgins kiss_1 "I just love it because you'll just wake up one morning, and there'll just be a picture of "He was dressed as a nun. Everyone's in it, of course, and excited to meet up again." Advertisement While love is in bloom for Singer The pair starred alongside GK in the 2024 series of I'm A Celeb. Wife and podcaster was reportedly of the scandal. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun A few of the campmates are set to be working together soon, which could make things very awkward for Maura and Danny. Georgia broke her silence on social media after three months on from the kiss and posted 5 Danny and Maura's kiss sent shockwaves across the celeb world Credit: The Sun 5 GK appeared on the ITV show with Danny, Maura and Oti Mabuse Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement 5 The podcaster - seen her on her YouTube channel - opened up on Katie's show Credit: YouTube
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Breakout star playing Ireland's biggest summer gigs to 180k fans 2 years after tiny show set to headline Croke Park next
COUNTRY superstar Zach Bryan will soon be headlining Croke Park like Garth Brooks, a top promoter claims. The Advertisement 4 Peter Aiken said Zach Bryan will play Croke Park in no time Credit: Bryan_Meade 4 Zach's hits include Something in the Orange and I Remember Everything Credit: Getty 4 Croke Park was considered as a possible venue for this summer's gigs Credit: Alamy And concerts chief Peter Aiken believes the next step will be a gig at the home of He told The Irish Sun: 'The last time Zach played here was to 3,000 people in The Helix. 'Now two years later, we have 180,000 coming to Phoenix Park, so But Peter admits the rise of the country star, whose hits include Something in the Orange and I Remember Everything, has surprised many. Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ He told us: 'A guy in the newsagents this morning asked me, 'Who is Zach Bryan?' 'He didn't know the name but by the weekend everybody in Grammy-winner Zach flies in today and will head straight to the Phoenix Park for a look at the setting for his gigs — the biggest this Americans are so smitten with Zach that 10,000 fans will jet in from the Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Breaking Latest The influx is expected to deliver the biggest boost for the capital since In a first for Irish gigs, Zach's concerts will also feature areas where no Garth Brooks quietly reschedules Jimmy Kimmel concert after abrupt cancellation as country singer faces rape accusations Peter explained: 'Drinking and talking is one of the biggest problems we get at concerts so we will have stewards on hand to make sure these areas remain alcohol free and There will also be a designated neurodivergent area during the gig. Advertisement Quizzed if Zach was 'the new sheriff' on the block to replace fan-favourite Garth, Peter hailed the young star as "more He said: "Zach is not country really. He's more like Springsteen, a great storyteller and very dynamic with loads of charisma. HUGE INVASION "I know from the last concert that fans will know every single word he's singing." But, Peter added that Zach shares the same rural appeal as Garth, with 85 per cent of the tickets for the three Phoenix Park shows sold outside Advertisement Peter said: "Expect a huge invasion of people from "We would have done this in Croke Park but, being the middle of the season, it wasn't available. "The Phoenix Park, the OPW, and the Aiken Promotions strongly advise punters attending the shows to use Advertisement Gates open at 5pm and the concert starts at 6pm with special guests Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann. Given that most attendees will be using the Park Gate entrance, fans should leave at least 45 minutes to walk to the concert site. 4 Garth Brooks played five sold-out Croker shows in 2022 Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Remember Monday star shares big update on ‘stolen' engagement ring after Eurovision
REMEMBER Monday star Holly-Anne Hull has shared a big update on her engagement ring which was "stolen" after Eurovision. The Advertisement 5 Remember Monday's Holly-Anne Hull has spoken out about her missing engagement ring Credit: The Sun 5 The piece of precious jewellery went after the Eurovision Song Contest Credit: Getty 5 The Sun chatted to Remember Monday at the Capital Summertime Ball Credit: The Sun Holly - who is one third of the British Eurovision act Remember Monday along with Asked about her ring by The Sun backstage at the Capital Summertime Ball, the singer said: "It's, erm, it has gone. "We have lost the ring, it's ok." We asked Holy if she would be replacing the missing jewellery, and she told us: "Oh I got a tattoo of his initial because how nice that is." Advertisement MORE ON REMEMBER MONDAY It comes after The Sun revealed Holly had It came about after she removed both her wedding and engagement rings for the performance of their song What The Hell Just Happened? at Eurovision on May 17. Shortly after, the singer spoke about her nightmare during an interview on Capital FM's Breakfast Show. Host Chris Stark asked: "Holly, very quickly, did I read you lost your wedding ring?" Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive The girls remained silent for several seconds before Holly replied: "Yep. It's my engagement ring. "I found my wedding ring but my engagement ring is gone. Remember Monday star Lauren Byrne is last Eurovision contestant standing as she parties until 6am after defeat "I honestly don't know where it is. I am so upset about it. "It's something silly, like it's in the hotel room. It's not like I went on a wild night out and lost it. It's like I've misplaced it because I'm so silly and my brain was scattered all over the place." Advertisement Chris' co-host Holly told her "I'm in my house. I've had to say goodbye to her." Holly-Anne wed her partner Craig in 2023. Together with bandmates Lauren and Charlotte Steele Advertisement The group were tenth after the jury vote but sadly, as But despite their defeat, Remember Monday stood proud, and Charlotte said: "I can't explain how amazing the whole thing has been. It has been more than we could have ever wished for. "We are so proud of what we did and just the whole build up was just so fantastic. "We had about an hour's sleep before our flight home yesterday. We had so much fun!" Advertisement 5 Remember Monday represented the UK at Eurovision last month Credit: Splash 5 The trio finished in 19th place Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Inside history of St Colmcille who's ‘intrinsically linked' to Irish identity amid calls for bank holiday in his honour
IRELAND could be getting a new bank holiday in honour of another one of the country's patron saints. The Advertisement 2 A new July bank holiday has been proposed Credit: Alamy 2 St Colmcille is the third patron saint of Ireland Following the addition of However, this is still fewer than the Now a campaign to have a public day off named after St Colmcille is growing. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS And the campaign is heating up, with The Kells Colmcille 1500 committee and Kells Local Heroes are supporting the proposals given St Colmcille's links with the Meath town and the Book of Kells. Local councillor Sean Drew intends to submit a motion in support of a new public holiday for the next sitting of Meath County The Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Cllr Drew also suggested renaming the existing June But as exhausted No rain forecast as Met Eireann pinpoint exactly where warmest temps to hit over the bank holiday weekend SAINT Colmcille, or Saint Columba, established more than 50 Christian sites across Ireland. St Colmcille, meaning 'the dove of the Church', was born at Gartan, near Lifford, Co Donegal, in 521AD. Advertisement HOLY MAN, POET & DIPLOMAT Born into Irish aristocracy, St Colmcille is said to have been a descendant of legendary Niall of the Nine Hostages. Niall was a fifth century Irish warlord reputed to have fought against the Romans and armies of ancient Scotland, Historians say Colmcille founded his first monastery in what is now the modern day city of Derry or Doire Cholm Cille, in the year 545. 1500 years after his birth historians speak of his legacy as a holy man, a poet and a diplomat. Advertisement It is said that he protected those who were deprived of ears, eyes and throat. PRAYER OFFERING The well of St Colmcille on the Ballycullen Road in south It is believed that Colmcille stopped off here on one of his journeys around Ireland to quench his thirst and bless the well. The holy well has a statue of Colmcille set into stone and visitors to the well drink from the water pray and leave medals nailed into the bark of a tree as offerings. Advertisement Rags left by previous pilgrims visiting the well are to provide cures for eyes, ears and throats. Across Ireland, there are many sites associated with St Colmcille. PATRON SAINT The sites in the north west and in the eastern region associated with St Colmcille included Gleann Cholm Cille, Toraigh, Kells and Swords. The influential Irish monk is known the patron saint of Advertisement Historians point out he was a significant historical figure in the spreading of Christianity in One of his most important monasteries was in Iona, off the coast of Much history was written and recorded in his monasteries. One of Ireland's most famous books, the Book of Kells, is believed to have been crafted by monks in the Columban monastery on Iona. ENDURING LEGACY Colmcille died in Iona on 9 June, 597 AD aged 75. Advertisement But his legacy, as well as devotion to the saint, has endured to modern times. Many Ireland currently has ten public holidays per year, with St Brigid's Day the most recent addition to the list in 2023. Miriam Manning is of the Kells Colmcille 1500 committee which was established to mark the 1500th anniversary of the birth of St Colmcille from 2020 to 2021. Advertisement WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION Miriam said: 'The Kells association with Columban heritage and the Book of Kells has shaped our identity through the centuries and it would be fitting if he is honoured by the Government. 'A dedicated public holiday recognising St Colmcille, who is also known as St Columba presents an opportunity for Kells to develop a national and international profile for the town and to develop further the networks and collaborations created during the anniversary year keeping the story of St Colmcille alive. 'The iconography perfected in the Book of Kells is recognisable worldwide and in this way it is important to note that Colmcille's legacy is intrinsically linked to our national identity.' The connection between St Colmcille and Kells reaches back to the sixth century when Manus O'Donnell's 'Life of Colmcille' says the Saint was granted the dun of Kells by High King of Tara Diarmaid MacCarroll. Advertisement After Colmcille's death in Iona in Scotland, his followers who included scribes, stonecutters, goldsmiths and masons, returned to Kells in 804 bringing with them the precious relics of the saint. ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTION Miriam explained: 'From the teachings of Colmcille, Columban monks and scribes became some of the greatest scribes and painters of books in the world and it is believed the Book of Kells owes its identity and status to having been completed by a particular scribe in the town.' Also backing Donegal's call for a public holiday, Mark Smith of Kells Local Heroes said it would raise the profile of the town and attract scholars and academics who might not visit otherwise. He said: 'St Colmcille's house, the round tower and the Celtic crosses in the town have proven to be huge attractions for students and experts in the study of the Book of Kells and the enormous contribution that local monks made in spreading Christianity across Europe.' Advertisement He said: 'St Colmcille has important historical connections not only with Kells but with many other locations in the county and I think it would be apt and fitting to have a special day in his honour.' One thing is for sure. Meath and Donegal are united in believing honouring St Colmcille with a public holiday of his own is a divine idea.
