“Michael — and so many others in his line of work — see horrible things every day and may at times need to vent personally,” his sister said. “He saw a fellow officer die a horrible, tragic death. Who among us has not said something regrettable in moments of stress, shock, or sadness? And how would you feel if the contents of your personal phone were questionably released to the public without full context?”

When the case goes back to trial, the Proctor family is hoping jurors focus on the evidence, not conspiracy theories or Read’s vocal online supporters.

Karen Read and her attorney, Alan Jackson, arrive at a restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27, 2024.  (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

“Unfortunately, we know that by speaking out, more harassment will be unleashed on our family,” Elizabeth Proctor said. “But we can no longer stand by and silently watch Michael’s character be attacked and disparaged so unfairly.”

O’Keefe’s family has also named Read in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to Read’s attorney.