Michael Proctor relieved of duty, state police say after Karen Read mistrial

Proctor became the lead investigator after state police were called in because Albert has a brother with the Canton Police Department. But Proctor’s own connection with other witnesses were called into question at the trial. Proctor acknowledged that he is close with his sister, Courtney, who is friends with Julie Albert, the homeowner’s sister-in-law.

The trooper came under fire after testifying about texts he sent during the investigation to friends, family members and colleagues, including superiors with the state police.

In them, he called Read a “whack job” and a “c***,” made disparaging remarks about medical conditions, and said he had found “no nudes so far” when going through her phone.

When a friend said they were “sure the owner of the house will receive some s***,” Proctor replied, Nope, homeowner is a Boston cop, too."