24 hours after their daughter, Karen Read, was acquitted of her most serious charges ., Bill and Janet Read spoke with 25 Investigates reporter Ted Daniel, expressing profound relief and a sense of liberation.

A jury on Wednesday found Karen Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend. Read spoke briefly after leaving the courthouse. See that moment and analysis from trial attorney Robin Nunn.

Karen Read's acquittal turned the outside of the courthouse into pandemonium ... with her assembled supporters exploding into cheers -- and, Read herself even said a few words.