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crime29 days ago•6 min saved

Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Trial Had Domestic Violence History, Records Show

NBC10 Boston investigators reveal that the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial had a history of domestic violence allegations, including a 2021 assault charge, an active restraining order, and an eviction-related dispute fueled by unpaid rent. The findings prompt questions about jury selection and whether such red flags should have prevented the juror from serving in a case that ended in a mistrial, with experts noting the juror questionnaire should have captured these issues.

via NBC Boston|

#crime #domestic-violence #holdout-juror

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Holdout Juror Sparks Mistrial as Clancy Case Deliberations Grow Grueling

Three jurors who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy describe a brutal, week-long deadlock in her murder trial, with a lone holdout expressing reasonable doubt and blocking a verdict. The forewoman began to sign the forms before the holdout rejected a not-guilty-by-insanity verdict, leading the judge to declare a mistrial; the jurors say the evidence showed Clancy loved her children and that the prosecution was harsher than the defense. Prosecutors have not announced whether they will retry the case.

via The New York Times|

#crime #holdout #jury

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Holdout juror keeps Lindsay Clancy case in limbo as mistrial declared

In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, a single juror expressed reasonable doubt but would not acquit by insanity, leading to a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict; the foreperson confirmed the holdout’s stance, and prosecutors have not ruled out retrying Clancy, who remains in a psychiatric hospital with a status hearing set for Sept 29.

via The Guardian|

#crime #insanity-defense #jury

crime-and-courts1 month ago•4 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Jury Reveals Deliberation Drama in Exclusive NBC Interview

Three jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial—now a mistrial—told NBC10 Boston that deliberations were lengthy, there was a holdout who refused to find her not guilty by insanity, and the foreperson’s note about reasonable doubt sparked friction; the panel fought often, with alternates overhearing, as they tried to reach a verdict.

via NBC Boston|

#crime-and-courts #deliberations #holdout-juror

crime1 month ago•10 min saved

Clancy murder trial heads into another deliberation day as jurors stay deadlocked

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder trial resume deliberations amid a continued deadlock after weeks of testimony. The defense contends she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be criminally responsible, while the prosecution argues the killings were premeditated. A defense motion to move all proceedings to open court and a bid to remove a juror were discussed, but the judge has not ruled on the first and denied the juror-removal request. If no unanimous verdict is reached, a mistrial could be declared.

via BBC|

#crime #deliberations #jury

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Holdout juror keeps Lindsay Clancy murder trial in limbo

A deadlocked jury after six days of deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial prompts a bid by the defense to remove a holdout juror who allegedly refuses to follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt; the judge declined to remove the juror, ordering continued deliberations with the possibility of a mistrial if no verdict is reached.

via BBC|

#crime #holdout-juror #jury

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Lala Ousted, First Juror Crowned in Big Brother Season 28

Lala was eliminated 4-2 in Week 8 after Rick Devens won the Blockbuster, making her the first juror of Big Brother Season 28. The vote reflected ongoing house dynamics, with Devens and allies steering the eviction while Angela voted to oust Taylor.

via TVLine|

#big-brother #entertainment #eviction

us-news1 month ago•16 min saved

Holdout juror stalls verdict as Lindsay Clancy trial resumes

Live updates show Clancy’s defense arguing one juror isn’t listening to the judge’s instructions on reasonable doubt; the judge rejects a mistrial and keeps deliberations going, with jurors sent back to decide after clarifying the standards. After about 36 hours of deliberations, Clancy’s family and courtroom staff look tired as prosecutors say the judge’s general instructions were sufficient, and the next session is set for Friday morning.

via BBC|

#deliberations #jury #lindsay-clancy

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Jury Still Split in Lindsay Clancy Trial as Deliberations Extend into Sixth Day

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case remain deadlocked for a second straight day, with Judge William Sullivan urging further deliberations and applying Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to seek consensus. If no verdict is reached, a mistrial could be declared. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children; the defense attributes the killings to postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argue the acts were calculated and deliberate.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #jury #lindsay-clancy

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Mass. Woman Charged for Filming Lindsay Clancy Trial Jurors

A 56-year-old Massachusetts woman, Dawn Light of Sutton, was arraigned on one count of intimidation of a witness, juror, or person furnishing information after allegedly recording video of jurors exiting the Lindsay Clancy murder trial outside the Plymouth courthouse. Prosecutors say she waited near a restricted area hoping to see Clancy; police reviewed her phone and found a video of jurors among recently deleted content. Light pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance as the judge warned about media conduct; the trial continued with jurors deliberating.

via WCVB|

#crime #intimidation #jury

crime1 month ago•7 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Cannot Reach Verdict, Judge Orders Renewed Deliberations

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s triple‑murder trial remain deadlocked after days of deliberation. Judge William Sullivan issued the Tuey‑Rodriguez instruction and sent them back to deliberate, weighing five possible verdicts (first‑degree murder, second‑degree murder, manslaughter, not guilty, and not criminally responsible by mental illness). The defense argues postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors seek first‑degree murder; a separate incident outside the courthouse involved an arrest for witness/juror intimidation. Deliberations are set to resume in Plymouth County Superior Court.

via Boston 25 News|

#crime #deadlock #jury

us1 month ago•14 min saved

Deadlock Persists as Lindsay Clancy Trial Enters Fifth Day of Deliberations

After about 28 hours of deliberations, a nine-woman, three-man jury in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder trial again reports they cannot reach a unanimous verdict, prompting the judge to issue a dynamite charge and urge them to decide whether Clancy should be convicted amid her insanity defense.

via The New York Times|

#deadlock #insanity-defense #jury

us-news1 month ago•124 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: What Happens If the Jury Deadlocks?

If the jury can’t reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, prosecutors would typically declare a mistrial and press for a retrial with a fresh jury, a path similar to the Karen Read case in Massachusetts that ended with not guilty verdicts on retrial. The situation has sparked polarized public reaction tied to debates over maternal mental health and accountability, potentially extending the timeline of the case and leaving open the possibility of continued legal action.

via AP News|

#jury #lindsay-clancy #massachusetts

us-news1 month ago•6 min saved

Clancy murder trial enters fifth day of deliberations amid ongoing deadlock

The Plymouth, Massachusetts jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial resumes for a fifth day of deliberations, weighing charges from first- or second-degree murder to manslaughter as they seek a unanimous verdict; a recent courthouse incident led the judge to remind jurors of rules, and if a deadlock persists, a mistrial could be declared with retrial options explored.

via CNN|

#deliberations #jury #lindsay-clancy

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Deadlocked Jury Files Out to Gasps

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked and filed out of the courtroom, prompting gasps from those present and signaling that no verdict has been reached yet.

via CNN|

#courtroom #crime #deadlock