Karen Read’s second murder trial was a rematch for the lawyers after the first ended in a hung jury last year. CNN correspondent Jean Casarez answers key questions about the case after Read was acquitted of murder Wednesday.

When we asked Boston.com readers to weigh in on the verdict, more than 1,500 responded. The vast majority — 1,310 readers, or 85% — said they were not surprised by the outcome. Another 171 readers (11%) reported being surprised by the verdict, while 52 (3%) said they were unsure.