Karen Read's Lawsuit Reveals Shocking Texts Involving Police

WHO:

Fox News - Karen Read is the plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Boston.com News - The lawsuit involves the Town of Canton and the Massachusetts State Police.

WHAT:

NBC News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor was the lead investigator in Read's case and was fired in March 2025 due to messages he sent about Read, including one where he said, "Hopefully she kills herself."

CBS News - Goode resigned from the Canton Police Department amid an internal investigation related to the dozens of messages exchanged with Proctor that date back as far as 2013.

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Goode made a derogatory statement about Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is Jewish.

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Goode wrote about the high-profile case of Sandra Birchmore, stating "[t]hat chick was borderline [r------d]."

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor and Goode had "long-standing and deeply held biases against women," including discussions about performing sexual acts on women while they are asleep.

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor wrote in one message that he needed "a roofie or something" to find a sexual partner.

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor wrote in one message, "It should be 'punch a [n----r] day' in canton today out of retribution."

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor wrote in one message, "America sucks …. Hitler was really on to something then the [f-----g] US has to step in and ruin it."

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Goode referred to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu as a "little [c—t]."

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor and Goode repeatedly discussed performing sexual acts on women, sometimes while they are asleep, and referred to women in various vulgar terms and as "pigs."

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Goode used racial slurs against Black and Asian people.

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor's personal phone was preserved and searched as part of the prosecution of Myles King in Dedham.

CBS News - Read's lawyers are requesting a jury trial and seek damages in an amount to be calculated at trial, along with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and expenses.

CBS News - The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Karen Read against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, revealing a long history of disturbing text messages between former police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode that allegedly included racial slurs, sexist comments, and other offensive material.

CBS News - Goode resigned from the Canton Police Department amid an internal investigation related to the messages exchanged with Proctor that date back as far as 2013.

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor and Goode had "long-standing and deeply held biases against women," including discussions about performing sexual acts on women while they are asleep.

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor wrote in one message that he needed "a roofie or something" to find a sexual partner.

CBS News - Goode allegedly wrote about the high-profile case of Sandra Birchmore, who was found dead inside her Canton apartment, stating "[t]hat chick was borderline [r------d]."

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor wrote in one message, "It should be 'punch a [n----r] day' in canton today out of retribution."

CBS News - Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble stated that the messages are "entirely inconsistent with any basic standard of decency and certainly with the expectations of a Massachusetts State Trooper."

CBS News - The Town of Canton refuted "any broad stroke characterizations about the brave and dedicated men and women who serve" in the Canton Police Department.

CBS News - The lawsuit filed by Karen Read revealed that Proctor allegedly wrote in one message, "That lady was an absolute [c—t] rag [n---a] who had it in for [me] for some reason," referring to a Boston Police Department employee.

CBS News - Goode allegedly made a derogatory statement about Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, saying she can "suck my [d--k]."

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Goode used racial slurs against Black and Asian people.

CBS News - The lawsuit claims that Proctor wrote in one message that he needed "a roofie or something" to find a sexual partner.

CBS News - Goode allegedly referred to the high-profile case of Sandra Birchmore, stating "[t]hat chick was borderline [r------d]."

CBS News - Proctor allegedly wrote in one message, "America sucks …. Hitler was really on to something then the [f-----g] US has to step in and ruin it."

CBS News - Goode allegedly made a derogatory statement about Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is Jewish.

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Goode wrote about the high-profile case of Sandra Birchmore, who was found dead inside her Canton apartment, stating "[t]hat chick was borderline [r------d]."

CBS News - The lawsuit filed by Karen Read revealed a long history of disturbing text messages between former police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode that allegedly included racial slurs, sexist comments, and other offensive material.

CBS News - Proctor was fired by the State Police in March 2025 due to messages he sent about Read, including one where he said, "Hopefully she kills herself."

CBS News - Goode resigned from the Canton Police Department amid an internal investigation related to the messages exchanged with Proctor that date back as far as 2013.

CBS News - Proctor's personal phone was preserved and searched as part of the prosecution of Myles King in Dedham.

CBS News - Proctor allegedly wrote in one message, "Actually, take your time, I saw a [n----r] was involved, so I wouldn't rush if you're working. Let them die."

CBS News - Proctor allegedly wrote, "It should be 'punch a [n----r] day' in canton today out of retribution."

CBS News - Goode allegedly referred to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu as a "little [c—t]" and made derogatory statements about Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

CBS News - The lawsuit alleges that Proctor and Goode had "long-standing and deeply held biases against women," including discussions about performing sexual acts on women while they are asleep.

CBS News - Read's lawyers are requesting a jury trial and seek damages in an amount to be calculated at trial, along with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and expenses.

TMZ - Karen Read claims that the officers involved in her case regularly used slurs and describes them as "biased and corrupt."

Fox News - Karen Read alleges misogyny, bigotry, and misconduct in the investigation of the O'Keefe death.

Boston.com News - Read is suing for civil conspiracy and negligent hiring, training, and supervision.

WHERE:

Fox News - The lawsuit is filed against the Canton police and Massachusetts State Police.

WHY:

Fox News - The allegations include claims of misconduct related to the investigation of a death.

HOW:

CBS News - Read's attorneys intervened to obtain permission to use the text messages in future litigation against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, which was agreed upon in a court filing on April 2.

CBS News - Proctor's phone had been under a protective order, but Read's attorneys intervened and asked for permission to use the information from his cellphone in future litigation against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.

CBS News - Read's attorneys intervened to obtain permission to use the information from Proctor's cellphone in future litigation against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.

Boston.com News - The lawsuit reveals explicit texts exchanged between Proctor and Goode, which are part of the evidence presented.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 17:34 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Proctor, the lead investigator in Read's case, was fired in March 2025 for sending disturbing messages, including one that said, "Hopefully she kills herself." The suit also claims that Goode resigned from the Canton Police Department amid an internal investigation related to numerous messages exchanged with Proctor, some dating back to 2013, which included derogatory remarks and discussions reflecting deeply held biases against women. Read's lawyers are seeking a jury trial and damages to be determined at trial, along with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and expenses.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 15:52 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed by Karen Read against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, revealing disturbing text messages exchanged between former officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode that allegedly included racial slurs and sexist comments. The lawsuit claims that Goode resigned amid an internal investigation into these messages, which date back to 2013, and alleges that Proctor expressed deeply held biases against women, even suggesting he needed "a roofie or something" to find a sexual partner. Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble condemned the messages as "entirely inconsistent with any basic standard of decency," while the Town of Canton defended its police force against broad characterizations of their conduct.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 06:21 UTC)

A lawsuit filed by Karen Read has revealed troubling text messages from Proctor and Goode, with Proctor allegedly referring to a Boston Police Department employee in a derogatory manner and expressing a disturbing desire for a "roofie or something" to find a sexual partner. Goode is also accused of making offensive comments about Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and using racial slurs against Black and Asian individuals, as well as making derogatory remarks about a high-profile case. Read's attorneys have successfully obtained permission to use these messages in future litigation against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, as confirmed in a court filing from April 2.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 01:41 UTC)

In a troubling development, Proctor allegedly sent a message stating, "America sucks …. Hitler was really on to something then the [f-----g] US has to step in and ruin it." Additionally, Goode is accused of making a derogatory remark about Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is Jewish, and the lawsuit claims he referred to the high-profile case of Sandra Birchmore, found dead in her Canton apartment, by stating "[t]hat chick was borderline [r------d]." Proctor's phone, which had been under a protective order, is now set to be used in future litigation against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police after Read's attorneys intervened.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 23:22 UTC)

A lawsuit filed by Karen Read has uncovered a troubling history of text messages exchanged between police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode, which allegedly include racial slurs, sexist comments, and other offensive material. Proctor was fired by the State Police in March 2025 for messages he sent about Read, including one that stated, "Hopefully she kills herself," while Goode resigned from the Canton Police Department amid an internal investigation into their communications dating back to 2013. Read's lawyers are seeking a jury trial and damages, while also obtaining permission to use information from Proctor's cellphone in their ongoing litigation against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 21:29 UTC)

Karen Read alleges that the officers involved in her case frequently used slurs and describes them as biased and corrupt. This claim was reported by TMZ at 21:29 UTC. Read's accusations highlight serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement in her situation.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 17:56 UTC)

Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Canton and the Massachusetts State Police, alleging misogyny, bigotry, and misconduct in the investigation of the O'Keefe death. She is seeking damages for civil conspiracy and negligent hiring, training, and supervision, with evidence including explicit texts exchanged between two officers. The lawsuit highlights serious concerns about the handling of the investigation and the conduct of law enforcement involved.