Karen Read supporter denies intimidating witnesses with rubber ducks and fake $100 bills

Richard Schiffer Jr., who faces witness intimidation and other charges related to the Karen Read case, holds a duck as he greets greets supporters on the steps outside Stoughton District Court following his arraignment, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Stoughton, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Casey)

BOSTON (AP) — The Karen Read murder case has inspired crowds of pink-clad supporters, divided a Massachusetts town and provided juicy content for true crime podcasters. Now, rubber ducks are in the mix.

On Wednesday, one of Read's ardent supporters pleaded not guilty to intimidating witnesses, harassment and littering. Richard Schiffer Jr. admits that he's been placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town, but says he's got a First Amendment right to support the defense theory that Read has been framed in the polarizing murder case.

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