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Aidan Kearney

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legal1 year ago

"Turtleboy Blogger's Court Appearance Linked to Karen Read Trial"

Controversial Massachusetts blogger Aidan Kearney, known as Turtleboy, is facing multiple charges including witness intimidation and wiretap disclosure. His attorneys argue that prosecutors are delaying evidence handover in his case. Kearney has been linked to Karen Read, who is accused of killing Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with claims of frequent communication and information sharing between them. The judge has set a June 13 deadline for the prosecution to deliver evidence to Kearney's defense.

crime2 years ago

"Turtleboy News" Blogger Arrested for Witness Intimidation and Conspiracy Charges

Aidan Kearney, the blogger behind "Turtleboy News," has been charged with witness intimidation in the Karen Read case. Kearney appeared in court and is facing nine complaints of witness intimidation. Prosecutors requested $1,000 cash bail with a GPS monitor, but the judge released Kearney on personal recognizance with conditions, including staying away from all witnesses and no contact through mail, email, text message, telephone, or social media. Kearney's defense attorney argued that he was exercising his First Amendment right to cover the Read trial for his blog. Kearney is known for writing about the Read case and recording himself confronting witnesses. The trial date for the Read case has been set for March 12, 2024.