"…Karen Read walked out of court a free woman after more than three years and two trials over the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe."

"…Karen Read walked out of court a free woman after more than three years and two trials over the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe."

"…As Ms Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe in January 2022, they erupted in jubilant cheers."

"…The investigation also found that he drank alcohol on duty and drove his cruiser."

"…Cheers could be heard from outside the courthouse, where supporters of Read have gathered, while the verdict was being read."

"…Several pieces of evidence in the case – and whether they incriminate Read – have come under debate in both the court of law and public opinion."

"…As the verdict was read out, a loud cheer could be heard from outside the Massachusetts courthouse where a large crowd had gathered, many wearing pink to show support for Ms Read."

"…Cheers erupted from outside the courthouse as the clerk read the charges shortly before 3 p.m. local time."

"…While Read walked out of the courthouse, pink confetti was shot into the air above the crowd."

"…Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death."

"…The jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend but guilty of a lesser charge of drunken driving."

"…As the verdict was announced, Read smiled and embraced her defense team."

"…A jury acquitted Karen Read of most charges, finding her guilty only of operating under the influence of alcohol during the retrial of her high-profile Massachusetts case."

"…As she was cleared of the most serious charges, Read hugged her lawyers — as booming cheers could be heard from the crowd gathered outside."

"…The verdict in the polarizing and highly watched case comes nearly a year after a separate jury deadlocked over Read’s involvement in the January 2022 death of John O’Keefe and resulted in a judge declaring a mistrial."

"…The verdict came on the fourth day of deliberations, after nearly two months of testimony and after Norfolk County Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone summoned prosecutors and defense lawyers to the courtroom for an unusual announcement: The jury said they had reached a unanimous decision, she said, then reversed themselves and said they had not."

"…The jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend but guilty of a lesser charge of drunken driving."

"…The trial has drawn crowds outside the Dedham, Massachusetts, courthouse with many wearing pink, Read's favorite color, and carrying signs to show support for her."

"…The jury is set to return for its third full day of testimony Wednesday in the second murder trial of Karen Read, who is charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend."

"…The jury is set to return for its third full day of testimony Wednesday in the second murder trial of Karen Read, who is charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend."