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Photos & videos: The scene after the judge declared a mistrial in Karen Read’s murder trial

Crowds of Karen Read supporters erupted in cheers and embraced in emotional hugs outside Norfolk Superior Court after news of the mistrial broke.

Karen Read looks out to her supporters as her father, William, gives a thumbs up after the mistrial was declared. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

By John Waller

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Judge Beverly Cannone declares a mistrial:

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Karen Read’s attorneys, Alan Jackson and David Yanetti, address media on courthouse steps:

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Karen Read, partially hidden, hugs her parents in the courtroom. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
John O’Keefe’s mother reacts. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
Karen Read and her lawyers address the media in front of Norfolk Superior Court. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters listen intently on their phones as the jurors come back to the courtroom. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Alliston Taggart, of Dedham, sheds tears as she’s embraced by fellow Karen Read supporters. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters react to the news. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Supporters of Karen Read celebrate near Norfolk Superior Court. Steven Senne/AP
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John Waller is a deputy editor overseeing news coverage on Boston.com. He is a Lexington native and Colby College graduate.

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