The phrase "after reading a statement" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate an action that takes place following the act of reading a particular statement or text.
Example: "After reading a statement from the company, I felt more informed about their policies."
Alternatives: "upon reviewing a statement" or "following the reading of a statement".
Mr. Rowland responded by calling a news conference in which he refused to answer questions after reading a statement accusing union leaders of bad-faith negotiating.
After reading a statement to employees, Cray returned to tinkering with his supercomputer, Breckenridge said.
Speaking to reporters after reading a statement at the Group of Seven meeting in Quebec on Saturday, Trump was asked how he will decide if Kim can be trusted to work with the U.S. .
After reading a joint statement from the G8 leaders, he rushed to London for meetings with security chiefs.
After reading a prepared statement to analysts during a teleconference yesterday, Mr. Creighton declined to answer questions, saying he had to leave for another appointment.
In Atlanta, Stewart said he could not answer questions about the incident and left the news conference after reading a short statement.
Marvez cites that a source says the Dolphins were aware that "the cruel actions of some teammates toward Martin went well beyond the customary hazing sometimes given to NFL rookies and youngsters". Coach Joe Philbin declined to comment beyond reading a statement after the game.
After reading an unapologetic statement, he was released to immigration officials because he had also been found guilty of overstaying his business visa.
A1 Lindh Sentenced to 20 Years John Walker Lindh, the American who fought for the Taliban in Afghanistan, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after reading a 14-minute statement in which he repudiated terrorism, condemned Osama bin Laden and tried to explain why he joined the Afghan movement.
Focus group participants gave written consent for their participation after reading a plain language statement describing the study.
When asked how Thurmond would react, after reading a four-page detailed statement of Hill's allegations, the aide predicted without a moment's hesitation what the Senator's response would be: "Categorical denial".
