Hundreds of people gather outside status hearing – NBC Boston

Hundreds of people gathered outside the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts, on Monday in preparation for a hearing in the ongoing Karen Read case.

Earlier this month, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial after five days of deliberations because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

Read arrived at the courthouse about 10 minutes before the scheduled 2 p.m. hearing, accompanied by her attorneys and several security guards.

Monday’s hearing lasted only a few minutes. Judge Beverly Cannone set a tentative date for a new trial on Monday, January 27, 2025. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 14, and a hearing is scheduled for August 9 to hear arguments on the defense’s motion to dismiss the case.

It became a common sight during the final weeks of Read’s first trial for large groups of her supporters to gather outside the courtroom, often dressed in pink. On several occasions, people who opposed Read also showed up, leading to conflict.

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