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Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial after 11-1 jury deadlock

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children in January 2023, ended in a mistrial after a 11-1 deadlock. While 11 jurors favored a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity due to postpartum psychosis, a single male holdout juror refused to agree, leading Judge William Sullivan to declare a mistrial on September 4.

Following the verdict, Judge Sullivan ordered the indefinite impoundment of all juror identities, citing a “real and present” risk of personal harm and harassment. This decision follows reports of social media doxxing and an individual being arrested for secretly recording jurors. The brother of the holdout juror has defended his sibling’s decision, stating that the vote was based on courtroom evidence rather than religious convictions, and noted that their family has been unable to leave their home due to relentless harassment.

In the aftermath, some jurors have spoken publicly. Paula Devlin stated the jury viewed the case as a “turning point” that could improve outcomes for women. Meanwhile, Clancy’s defense team has added attorney Martin Weinberg to pursue a motion to dismiss the case on double-jeopardy grounds. The case remains highly polarizing, drawing intense public scrutiny and commentary from political figures.

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CBS Mornings · Donald Trump · Gayle King · Lindsay Clancy · Martin Weinberg · Nancy Mace · Paula Devlin · Plymouth County Superior Court · William Sullivan

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