'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have spoken out about the deadlock that led to a mistrial, revealing that the panel was nearly unanimous in a not-guilty-by-insanity verdict. The case, which centered on postpartum psychosis, remains unresolved as legal teams consider next steps.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of legal defenses involving mental health and the high-profile nature of jury deliberations in the US justice system.
Figure caption, Inside court as judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have made their first public remarks about the secretive deliberations and what led to their deadlock before the high-profile case ended in a mistrial.
Three female jurors - including the foreperson - told NBC the panel was ready to enter a verdict that Clancy was not guilty by way of insanity in the murder of her three children, but one juror would not agree.
The foreperson said the male juror "admitted he had reasonable doubt" in her criminal responsibility but wouldn't agree to a not guilty verdict.
Clancy has not denied the killings but her attorneys argued she had been suffering from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors argued she made a calculated decision.
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