Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial says it can't reach a verdict for a second time
A jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy remains deadlocked for a second time after five days of deliberations. Clancy, a former nurse, admits to killing her three children but claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal and societal debate regarding maternal mental health and criminal responsibility.
Lindsay Clancy has been on trial for five weeks. ( AP: Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger/Pool )
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial remain deadlocked on reaching a verdict, prompting the judge to instruct them a second time to keep deliberating.
A woman has been charged with juror intimidation after earlier being spotted filming jurors as they left the courthouse.
The jury could convict Ms Clancy of murder or manslaughter, or acquit her if jurors believe her deteriorating mental health was to blame.
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