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Opening Statements Begin in Lindsay Clancy Trial Over Postpartum Psychosis
crime2 hours ago

Opening Statements Begin in Lindsay Clancy Trial Over Postpartum Psychosis

Live updates from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Duxbury, MA, where opening statements began. Prosecutors say she intentionally killed her three children and then jumped from a second-story window, while the defense argues postpartum psychosis caused the killings. Patrick Clancy testified about Lindsay’s anxiety after childbirth. The trial is expected to last several weeks and will feature many witnesses and discussions of postpartum mental illness and related medications.

"Adam Montgomery Murder Trial: Jury Selection and Opening Statements"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Adam Montgomery Murder Trial: Jury Selection and Opening Statements"

The jury has been seated for the Adam Montgomery trial, with opening statements expected to start after a lunch break. Montgomery is accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter Harmony in 2019 and faces charges including second-degree murder, second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, falsifying evidence, and witness tampering. The jury, consisting of 14 women and 3 men, is youngish and all white, with Harmony's mother on the witness list. Potential jurors expressed concerns about the graphic nature of the evidence impacting their ability to remain impartial. The trial is being streamed live, and jurors are scheduled to visit three sites connected to the case.

Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: Opening Day Arrives with High Anticipation
politics2 years ago

Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: Opening Day Arrives with High Anticipation

Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, where he and his family business are accused of inflating his net worth by over $2 billion. The trial follows a judge's decision last week that found "conclusive evidence" of overvaluing assets. Trump is not expected to speak on Monday but may return to the courthouse later as a witness. The state is seeking approximately $250 million in monetary penalties.