Judge set to declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocked again
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy after the jury remained deadlocked at 11-1. The defense had previously filed an emergency request to address alleged juror bias regarding mental health issues.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of postpartum mental health and the legal system, drawing significant national attention to how courts handle claims of insanity.
2:25 Judge declares mistrial amid hung jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial - video Massachusetts Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocked again Defense lawyer had asked for time to request emergency stay after jury was split 11 to one
Prefer the Guardian on Google The judge in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, has declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and remained deadlocked after a week of deliberations .
Jurors in Plymouth state court spent more than 38 hours in deliberations over the charges against the 36-year-old mom, which came on the heels of a weeks-long trial that directed national attention to maternal mental health issues that can occur postpartum.
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