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Lindsay Clancy court hearing could determine whether she faces retrial

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Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown
Lindsay Clancy court hearing could determine whether she faces retrial
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A Massachusetts judge is considering scheduling a retrial for Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are currently debating the timeline and pending motions, including potential charges and juror records.

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The judge overseeing the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children, said Monday he would like to schedule her retrial for March – though prosecutors remained non-committal about whether they plan to retry her on first-degree murder charges. Prosecutor Jennifer Sprague said a retrial “will depend” on the judge’s rulings on several pending motions. “We’re not at that point yet,” she said. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington accused the prosecution of “(spinning) everyone in the breeze” and questioned why they hadn’t made a decision yet on a retrial or what charges his client may face. “I will not have this woman sit in jail for another year or two or three. I want a trial, and I want it with you, and I want it this spring,” he told the judge.

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