Karen Read lawsuit sparks push for Proctor, Goode case records (opens original article in a new tab)

The Committee for Public Counsel Services is demanding records of cases involving former Massachusetts trooper Michael Proctor and sergeant Sean Goode following Karen Read's lawsuit, citing racist and sexist text messages between them. CPCS claims the messages raise concerns about case fairness and has requested a review of all cases involving the two officers.

• CPCS demands records of cases involving Proctor and Goode due to racist, sexist, antisemitic messages.
• Proctor was fired in 2025 and had his certification suspended for violating department policies.
• Goode resigned after being placed on leave for misconduct, having served for nearly two decades.