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In Complex Cases Like Lindsay Clancy’s, a Unanimous Verdict Can Be Hard to Reach

4 septembre 2026 à 17:49
Hung juries are not common, but the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy was emotionally wrenching and uniquely complicated.

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Judge William Sullivan addressing the jury during deliberations on Friday in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Plymouth, Mass.

What Does a Mistrial Mean for Lindsay Clancy?

4 septembre 2026 à 14:31
Ms. Clancy still faces murder charges for killing her three children. She is likely to remain in a hospital, and prosecutors may decide to retry her.

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Kevin Reddington, Ms. Clancy’s lawyer, said that he expected the district attorney to try her for first-degree murder again.

Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Wants a Juror Removed. The Bar Will Be High.

4 septembre 2026 à 08:27
Judges approach complaints about jurors with caution, mindful that in the event of a conviction, a removal could be grounds for an appeal.

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The exterior of Plymouth County Trial Court building in Plymouth, Mass., where jurors have been deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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