Karen Read, finally vindicated after two murder trials in the 2022 death of her former boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe, thanked a vocal crowd of supporters Wednesday, minutes after jurors found her not guilty of all homicide-related charges.She will serve a year on probation for drunken driving.Read's father, William Read, credited her legal team for the result which spared her the maximum punishment of life imprisonment as well as multi-year stints behind bars on a series of lesser charges."I want to acknowledge the greatest team of attorneys," he told her cheering supporters from the courthouse steps. "Our first one that we found was David Yannetti. We added Alan Jackson and Liza Little. Bob Alessi you know about, all right. It was a fantastic team, but we needed them all to defeat this."KAREN READ MURDER CASE VERDICT REACHED AFTER DEADLOCKED FIRST TRIALHe also thanked Reads vocal supporters and internet "content providers."But it was her legal team that put in the legwork. They were already high-powered lawyers from a trio of America's largest cities: Boston, New York and Los Angeles. Now they've risen to new heights, experts say."All those lawyers can write their tickets in terms of what type of high-profile cases they want to handle moving forward, but I'm sure they want to take a break after this one," said Maryland attorney Randolph Rice, who represents the family of Rachel Morin, a mother of five whose murder on a hiking trail at the hands of a fugitive illegal immigrant prompted congressional hearings.FINAL DEFENSE WITNESS IN KAREN READ TRIAL PUMPS BRAKES ON LEXUS COLLISION THEORY"Trials like these take it out of you, both physically and emotionally," he told Fox News Digital. "I've seen some lawyers that like to step back and do smaller cases for a while, and others like the high and want to get right back and do another one."But he said viewers can expect to see them making the rounds on TV and in additional documentaries.Read famously sat down for numerous interviews after her first trial an unorthodox move that prosecutors attempted to use against her by playing soundbites for the jury. She also spoke out repeatedly during the trial, but her lawyers remained tight-lipped due to the court's gag order.WATCH KAREN READ TRIAL LIVE ON FOX NATION, HOSTED BY PAUL MAURO"I think this catapults them into a stratosphere of representing celebrities and big cases, which furthers their fame, as long as they keep winning," Rice said.The Los Angeles-based Jackson has already put that theory into action. He delivered the opening and closing for the defense. He previously prosecuted music producer Phil Spector for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson and defended actor Kevin Spacey from Nantucket groping charges.GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUBLittle works for the firm where Jackson is a partner: Werkman Jackson and Quinn.Robert Alessi is a partner at the international law firm DLA Piper. Read added him to the team ahead of her second trial, in which he translated complex data through questioning of experts who discussed the details of their fields and findings.And David Yannetti Read's Boston lawyer and the local lynchpin may have the most to gain.Even Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor who also came into the case with a high profile as the former lawyer for mobster Whitey Bulger, will likewise see a boost in his business, according to Jack Lu, a retired Massachusetts judge and Boston College law professor.SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X"They will all be flooded with new clients," Lu told Fox News Digital. "Brennan will be catapulted to stardom because anyone can see his talent. I would say Yannetti and Brennans practices go national."As for Read, prominent lawyer turned legal analyst Linda Kenney Baden expects her to file a slew of new lawsuits against the investigators who charged her."Especially a civil rights lawsuit against [Michael] Proctor," she said, referring to the former homicide detective who lost his job over texts he sent about Read's case.

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U.S. Border Patrol agents recently discovered and disabled a nearly 3,000-foot-long narcotics smuggling tunnel sitting beneath the US-Mexico border.Agents found the tunnel which linked Tijuana and San Diego in early April while it was actively under construction.The underground passageway ran under part of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and had a projected exit point near or inside a commercial warehouse space in San Diego, according to an announcement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.Upon entering the "highly sophisticated" tunnel, authorities were met with barricades seemingly placed to prevent law enforcement from finding its entrance, the announcement noted.SAN DIEGO AUTHORITIES ARREST 3 NONCITIZENS ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTING MORE THAN $5M WORTH OF METHThe tunnel which reached depths of around 50 feet underground at its deepest point measured 2,918 feet long, 42 inches tall and 28 inches wide. It was equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems and a track system for transporting large amounts of contraband.DOT SEC SEAN DUFFY FINALIZES $150M GRANT TO BUILD NEW PORT OF ENTRY ON SOUTHERN BORDERBorder Patrol agents working alongside Homeland Security Investigations and Government of Mexico authorities found the entrance point to the tunnel on Monday inside a house in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood in Tijuana. The entrance had recently been covered up with freshly laid tile, according to the announcement.TRUMP ADMIN'S DOT ANNOUNCES DEAL FOR HIGH-TECH BORDER CHECKPOINT IN CRUCIAL CALIFORNIA SECTORThousands of gallons of concrete will soon be poured into the tunnel to prevent it from being used by Foreign Terrorist Organizations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection noted."As we continue to strengthen the nations air and maritime border security, its not surprising that foreign terrorist organizations would resort to underground routes," Jeffrey D. Stalnaker, acting chief patrol agent of the San Diego Sector, said in a statement. "Disruption of narcotics smuggling tunnels is critical to protecting American lives."More than 95 tunnels have been decommissioned in the San Diego area since 1993.U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Kate Middleton canceled her Royal Ascot appearance at the last minute and several royal experts claimed we can expect more sudden changes from the princess.On Wednesday, Fox News Digital learned that the mother of three was originally set to appear at the annual horse racing event with her husband, Prince William. While the Princess of Wales was said to be disappointed not to be there, she is still trying to find the right balance as she returns to public-facing engagements following her cancer treatment."She has been forthright regarding her still experiencing good days and bad days, as she once said," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "She is hoping the public will be patient since she is not out of the woods quite yet. She has acknowledged having to be sensible, listening to what her body is telling her as she eases back to public life."KATE MIDDLETON UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS OUT OF ROYAL ASCOT APPEARANCE"We should expect her to maintain a lighter schedule of engagements than previously for the foreseeable future," said Fordwich. "Her decisions, as always, will be responsible and dignified."Royal experts told Fox News Digital that as a future queen consort, Kate is breaking the mold, prioritizing her health while being a supportive player in the House of Windsor. Following her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, Kate has reduced her appearances to focus on recovery. And while the princess is now cancer-free, healing continues to be a priority for Kate, and she has adopted a case-by-case approach to fulfilling royal duties.On Wednesday, William made a solo appearance on the second day of the horse racing event at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England. He was accompanied by his father, King Charles III, and stepmother, Queen Camilla.Kates mother, Carole Middleton, was also present. At one point, she shared a warm exchange with the king, 76, as they watched the action take place.Its a good sign, said Fordwich."Princess Catherine is making steady progress in her recovery," said Fordwich. "This announcement is confirmation that shell remain cautious, flexible and measured with her health taking precedence. We should expect similar last-minute adjustments since navigating such challenging health issues isnt easy.""I believe she might well attend Wimbledon, which she so loves," Fordwich added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERRoyal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that the U.K. is experiencing blistering temperatures. It could have contributed to Kates decision."At the moment we are experiencing a heatwave making London warmer than the Caribbean," he said. "I presume Kate may be feeling the effects of this and, still taking aggressive drugs, may have been told by her doctors to be very careful.""We are hearing apparently all is well and that Kate is making steady progress but still finds an energy lapse on some occasions," Turner noted.Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams agreed."The Princess of Wales had been expected to join the royal procession at Royal Ascot, which commemorates 200 years this year since it was first held in 1825," he explained. "According to a source, she was disappointed not to be able to attend. She would have joined Prince William, who presented the trophy to the winner of the Prince of Wales stakes.""Catherine is in remission from cancer and is striving to find the right balance of engagements as she recovers, obviously much influenced by medical advice," he shared. "She has recently appeared at [several key events]. It may also be that the heat affected her decision."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPeople magazine reported that Royal Ascot is a social event, not a ceremonial commitment, on the royal familys calendar. They noted that the royal familys attendance is an "informal tradition.""Royal Ascot is a splendidly organized royal event which is the highlight of the royal calendar," said Fitzwilliams. "It was the first event listed in the diary of Queen Elizabeth, who was renowned for being an equestrian enthusiast every year.""It is hoped that the Princess of Wales will attend next year, her last appearance being in 2023 due to her cancer treatment," he added.Despite Kate's absence, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard, who was at Ascot, assured Fox News Digital royal watchers shouldn't be worried."[Kate] and her medical team would have decided that todays event would be too much for her, hence the last-minute cancellation," said Chard. "It is also super hot here, and I imagine she could be left feeling very unwell. I really dont believe we should be worried.""Princess Catherine is doing well and, as previously confirmed, has been given the all-clear from her medical team, cancer-wise," said Chard. "Like many of us, she has medical challenges (not necessarily cancer-related) which, on occasion, impact her everyday and working life."Queen Elizabeth IIs former spokeswoman, Alisa Anderson, recently told People magazine that this year, Kate will be prioritizing her health as she returns to royal duties."Shes being sensible, listening to what her body is telling her and easing back into public life," Anderson told the outlet.Kensington Palace, which handles the offices of the Prince and Princess of Wales, has emphasized that Kate will tackle royal duties. The outlet pointed out that her withdrawal from the Royal Ascot is an example of her case-by-case approach that well likely see more of, as necessary."She has not been able to have the privacy that a person who faces this kind of illness is normally afforded," a source close to the royal household told the outlet.In March 2024, Kate announcedin a video she had cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. The revelation came after weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts. In January of that year, she was hospitalized for unspecified abdominal surgery.The news was another jolt to the royal family. In February of that year, Buckingham Palace announced Charles was being treated for an unspecified type of cancer. The illness was discovered while he was undergoing a procedure for a benign enlarged prostate.In September 2024, Kate announced she had finished her preventative chemotherapy, although she said her path to full recovery would be long and that she would take it day by day."As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment," she wrote. "The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life, as you know it, can change in an instant, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.""The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything. This time has, above all, reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved. Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus."KING CHARLES WONT HAND THRONE TO PRINCE WILLIAM AS MONARCHY SHAKE-UP COULD SPARK 'CRISIS': EXPERTS"Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes," said the princess. "I am, however, looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can. Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.""William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time," she shared. "Everyones kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling. To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright."In January of this year, Kate announced that her cancer was in remission, and she would remain "focused on recovery."WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON ANNOUNCES SHE HAS COMPLETED CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT"As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal," she said at the time.Since then, Kate has slowly returned to royal duties.Over the weekend, she and William joined their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, for Trooping the Colour, King Charless birthday parade. On Monday, Kate also appeared at the annual Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle.Turner previously told Fox News Digital that both the Prince and Princess of Wales have faced mounting pressure as future king and queen in support of Charles, who is still seeking treatment."King Charles is looking his age now and his illness has taken its toll," said Turner. "A new era of [a] young monarchy is set to take over the mantle in the future.""The pressureof being the Princess of Wales, looking after a young family, being by Williams side, still recovering from cancer treatments, as well as the mental trauma she faced still weighs heavily on Kate. But she seems to be smiling throughout, delighting crowds when seen in public, and giving a new confidence to the future monarchy."

As the protests against Los Angeles immigration raids spread, state law enforcement leaders are sounding the alarm on the dangers facing officers on the front lines of the riots."Ive been around a very long time, and I have seen similar to what we're facing now," Jake Johnson, president of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), told Fox News Digital. "But I've never seen the amount of onslaught."Thousands of protesters descended on Los Angeles in the last two weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers began conducting raids throughout the sanctuary city. The violence included rioters hurling projectiles at law enforcement officers and lighting numerous self-driving electric vehicles on fire.LA-AREA MAYORS PLEAD WITH TRUMP ADMIN TO STOP ICE IMMIGRATION ARRESTSIn response to the protests, over 640 highway patrol officers have been sent to Los Angeles. Additionally, nearly 400 additional CHP Special Response Team officers have been deployed to aid law enforcement."There's hundreds of state troopers [and] highway patrolmen that are deployed in both the Bay Area and particularly in Los Angeles," Johnson said. "[They] are working very long hours, anywhere from 16 to 20 hours a day, trying to keep the peace down there. It's been a very dangerous situation."Los Angeles police have made more than 500 arrests related to protest activity, with the most serious charges ranging from assault against police officers to possession of a Molotov cocktail and gun, according to the police department. Nine police officers have been injured in the protests, with the majority being minor injuries.The LAPD and CHP did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.TRUMP TAKES ACTION AGAINST 'ORCHESTRATED ATTACK' ON LAW ENFORCEMENT BY DEPLOYING MARINES TO LA: ASSEMBLYMANSeveral CHP cars were damaged along the 101 Freeway as officers tried to clear protesters from the road, marking yet another assault on law enforcement operations in the midst of the riots."I witnessed one of our officers get hit in the head with a rock," Johnson said. "Had he not had his helmet and mask on, [there is] no doubt in my mind he would have been killed. It smacked him right in the face and he was actually pulled to safety by an [officer] I know very well."While on the ground, CHP officers are faced with the task of identifying in real-time who is following the law and who is looking to break it, a situation that Johnson called "very difficult.""The persons that are down there participating in their First Amendment rights are quickly overtaken by these bad actors that are definitely in the crowd," Johnson told Fox News Digital. "There's a significant amount of them in the crowd, and it really takes over the peaceful protests that there are hundreds of people participating in. It really turns these into bad situations where now we have to decide who's a peaceful protester and who is a bad actor."DOZENS OF ANTI-ICE RIOTERS ARRESTED IN LA AS TRUMP SENDS IN NATIONAL GUARD TO QUELL VIOLENCEJohnson believes the answer to ensuring the safety of both law enforcement and demonstrators who may be acting peacefully is by civilians reporting sightings of violent protesters to police."Its time to start turning these people in," Johnson said. "Its time to start recording them, getting information for the crimes that you see committed and turning them in to the police."The call for cooperation between peaceful protesters and law enforcement comes as an appeals court blocked a federal judges decision forcing President Donald Trump to return control over National Guard troops to California last Thursday.RIOTERS SMASH WINDOWS AT LAPD HEADQUARTERS AS ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CLASH WITH AUTHORITIESTrump has deployed more than 4,000 Guard soldiers to Los Angeles, along with roughly 700 Marines, Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said.The appeals court declined to rule on the status of the Marines, since they had not taken to the streets yet.In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked the appeals court for its ruling, writing: "If I didnt send the Military into Los Angeles, that city would be burning to the ground right now."Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom continue to clash in a legal battle over control of the National Guard and the troops' role in the riots.CHUCK DEVORE: TRUMP MOVES FAST TO SAVE LA FROM A 1992 REPEATThe Guard has been sent to protect federal property and accompany officials on immigration raids. While the troops do have the ability to temporarily detain people who attack officers, any arrests must be made by law enforcement."As far as the interaction with [the National Guard], I haven't seen any interaction with them," Johnson said. "For the three or four nights I was out there, I didn't see any National Guard. I saw what [was] on the news. They're guarding federal facilities, but they haven't been integrated with any of us."Johnson leads a union that represents approximately 7,000 patrolmen deployed throughout the state. However, he points to staffing shortages caused by attractive retirement packages, leaving a gaping hole in the departments headcount."Were almost down one thousand bodies for highway patrolmen in California," Johnson said, adding, "We have a really hard time filling in the positions."As the anti-ICE protests stretch into their second week, law enforcement throughout Los Angeles is bracing for the unknown."When you're out there and it's a very dangerous situation, you don't think about the politics or your personal politics," Johnson said. "Cops are very good at that. I've been around these guys for decades and they're my brothers and sisters. And I know they're very, very good people. And although they might have their personal views, it doesn't spill over into these situations."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has even bigger tourist goals for the years ahead.Hokuto Asano, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital in an interview that with the influx of tourists, the country is working to meet demand. (See the video at the top of this article.)"Overtourism is a newchallenge for the Japanese community," said Asano. "So we need to pursue how to create a win-win relationship [between] Japanese local people and foreign tourists."POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION BREAKS ANNUAL TOURISM RECORD, SETS NEW GOAL OF 60M VISITORSNews outlets have reported on a "two-tier" pricing system at restaurants, theme parks and other attractions, with tourists charged more for services and experiences than Japanese citizens are charged."The price of the restaurant, sushi restaurant in Japan, even hotel the price is also increasing," Asano said. "So Japanese people sometimes say [that] Japanese people cannot enjoy the domestic tourism."He added, "But there should be a difference in the taste or preference between Japan and Japanese people and international tourists. There should be a difference in the price and also product or service toward the international tourists."Between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, nearly 33.4 million travelers visited Japan, according to the countrys government site projections. Nearly three million Americans visited the country in 2024.MUSEUM STAFF LEAVES MONA LISA FANS HIGH AND DRY AS LOUVRE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNINGAsano said the number of visitors last year ended up reaching 36 million and that Japan has a plan to nearly double the number of visitors in the next five years."In 2030, we want [to reach] the goal of 60 million people," said Asano.The sacred Mount Fuji is climbed by 200,000 to 300,000 people every summer, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.Lately, however, Mt. Fuji has been pegged "trash mountain" due to serious overcrowding and garbage atop the world-famous landmark.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAsano said tourists have reported that there are not many trashcans in Japan but he pointed to the limited number as a safety measure to "counter terrorism.""We need to share our manner[s] [with those who] visit tourist destinations," said Asano.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"So we would like [them to] understand [about] bringing back his or her own trash," he said.Asano suggested that tourists need to be more respectful when visiting Japan."We need to share our values with international tourists," he said.When it comes to tourists in Japan, it's not just about "the trip," he said."It's a good means to share culture and values. We would like international tourists to know more [about] Japan in terms of culture or sacred places or specific places," he said.Asano added, "Maybe we can share how to enjoy those sacred places or share our tradition."

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins called out California officials for ignoring the impact the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots have had on displaced veterans after an ambulatory clinic was forced to suddenly shutter its doors earlier this month."They're not peaceful. We see what they're doing. They're throwing stuff at us. They're taking it out on the police," he said of the protesters on "Fox & Friends," Wednesday."What Gavin Newsom and the mayor, don't want to talk about is the impact on the people who are just trying to live their lives we have a large homeless population of veterans [in Los Angeles] which we're working on fixing but we've got a lot who just need that basic care."EXCLUSIVE: VA DEPT SAYS LA RIOTS FORCED COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURES IMPACTING MORE THAN 600 VETERANSCollins said the local benefits office is also closed, meaning veterans are struggling to receive the help they need in multiple ways.He also said workers have been displaced as a result of the chaos."Nobody talks about that the governor out there and the mayor why don't they actually talk about the real issue, and that's that we can't get services to the people that need it?"The now-closed Los Angeles VA clinic provided cancer care, suicide prevention, pain management, amputation care and traumatic brain injury services.MAXINE WATERS TAUNTS ARMED AGENTS AFTER FEDS SLAM DOOR ON HER DURING LA RIOTS: 'YOU BETTER SHOOT STRAIGHT'Collins said the VA has transferred as many patients as possible to telehealth services to continue their care, but says there's little substitute for traditional treatment."I'm tired of this idea that we're trying to help our veterans, help Americans, but yet we're letting the folks in L.A. run wild and graffiti our buildings and do the things that stop us from actually taking care of our veterans," he said.Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for a prior report on this issue.Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report.