Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with cross-examination of psychologist who met with her after murders
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her children, faced an unexpected delay after a judge dismissed the jury for the day due to unforeseen circumstances. The court also ruled that a TikTok user who previously worked at the hospital where Clancy was treated cannot testify.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile example of legal proceedings involving mental health defenses and the intersection of social media commentary with judicial processes.
Lindsay Clancy's trial continued Wednesday in Massachusetts, though testimony for the day ended earlier than expected. The defense is now expected to call one more witness Thursday before potentially resting its case and giving the prosecution to call rebuttal witnesses.A forensic psychologist who testified that Clancy said she heard a voice ordering her to kill her children completed his cross-examination to start the day. Then the judge later ruled that a TikTok user who previously worked at McLean Hospital will not be allowed to testify in front of the jury.Another full day of testimony was expected in Plymouth Superior Court. But after the lunch break, Judge William Sullivan told jurors that they were dismissed for the day "due to an unforeseen circumstance."Dr. Paul Zeizel finished his testimony earlier in the day.
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