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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial began deliberations after a day of emotional testimony, with the defense arguing she was misdiagnosed and overmedicated and the prosecution contending she consciously chose to kill her children; witnesses described severe anxiety, insomnia and paranoia, while experts debated her capacity to know right from wrong and the role of medical care in her mental state.
New documents obtained by the AP and The Guardian raise questions about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony during his confirmation as Health Secretary, showing a 2019 letter to Samoa’s prime minister discussed studying Samoa’s MMR vaccines and potential vaccine issues before his visit. Kennedy had repeatedly said the Samoa trip was unrelated to vaccines, but the letters suggest a vaccine-related purpose and contributed to scrutiny of whether he lied to Congress. The DHHS maintains the trip was not vaccine-related, even as the broader episode ties into the measles outbreak in Samoa and Kennedy’s anti‑vaccine past, fueling calls for accountability as the political stakes of his confirmation linger.
Testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial has concluded with psychiatrist Dr. Saathoff describing postpartum psychosis and the voice Clancy reported hearing; closing arguments are expected Thursday. The defense pressed Saathoff on his expertise and highlighted inconsistencies in Clancy’s timeline and her efforts to seek help, while Saathoff cautioned that the voice stopping after the killings is unusual and not a cure for the condition.
In the fourth week of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, her former mother-in-law testified that Clancy was begging for help and increasingly anxious, paranoid, and suicidal in late 2022. The defense cites postpartum psychosis (and bipolar disorder) as key to her state of mind, while a psychologist noted psychotic symptoms can be transient; the verdict could hinge on criminal responsibility, with potential life imprisonment if convicted or commitment to a mental health facility if not responsible.
In Plymouth, Mass., Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial heard that hospital psychologist Paul Zeizel testified Clancy told her husband, during a Feb. 6 call from Brigham and Women’s, that a male voice ordered her to kill her children and herself after she killed Cora (5), Dawson (3) and 8-month-old Callan; defense argues the episode reflects postpartum psychosis worsened by psychiatric meds, while prosecutors claim she planned the slayings, and jurors are weighing insanity.
The Social Security Administration’s head Bisignano told a Senate Finance Committee hearing that wait times for SSA processes are decreasing, signaling progress in reducing backlogs, while acknowledging ongoing work to sustain gains.
Day 3 at the Collin County Courthouse featured tearful witnesses as the Karmelo Anthony murder trial continued, with the medical examiner describing a fatal heart wound and graphic autopsy photos shown to jurors; witnesses recounted the stabbing at a Frisco track meet, while the defense pressed self-defense as the court resumes with more defense testimony.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, in a session tied to a broader Epstein investigation after the DOJ released files showing Lutnick maintained contact post-2008. Lutnick previously said he cut ties in 2005, but records also show Epstein-related scheduling and a 2012 island visit. The hearing aims to address lawmakers’ questions; a transcript will be released later. Lutnick has not been accused of wrongdoing, though some Republicans have pressed for accountability and even resignation, while the White House has voiced support for him.”
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in a closed-door House Oversight Committee interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 trip to Epstein’s private island; he had claimed to sever ties in 2005, but records suggest continued contact as late as 2014. The session was secured after Democrats threatened subpoenas, with Republican support on the panel; a transcript will be released later. The live blog also covers Indiana primaries, Ohio nominations, and other political developments.
Stefon Diggs chose not to testify in his felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault case. While the prosecution must prove guilt without his testimony, the defense argued the accuser’s credibility; the lack of physical injuries and inconsistent after‑the‑fact behavior are among the factors noted as the jury begins deliberations.
In the Stefon Diggs assault trial, Judge Jeanmarie Carroll warned Mila Adams that continuing to avoid answering questions or inserting her own narrative could lead to striking her entire testimony; after the break, the cross-examination resumed but the session ended without the testimony being struck, leaving the outcome dependent on the remaining evidence and arguments.
OpenAI says Musk’s pre-trial coercive message to Brockman — threatening he and Sam Altman would be the most hated men in America if claims were dropped — may be admitted to show motive in the Musk‑OpenAI trial, as Brockman testifies and the judge decides admissibility amid Musk’s on-the-stand performance.
Kanye West, appearing in a Los Angeles courtroom over his Malibu mansion, dozed and closed his eyes as he answered mostly with “I don’t recall” about the 2021 purchase of a $57 million Malibu home and its later loss; the sleepy testimony drew glances from the gallery and prompted the judge to push for faster questioning. Bianca Censori testified about Ye and the mansion, including remarks that he disliked stairs, as Tony Saxon’s fraud case surrounding the property proceeds.
Kanye West (now Ye) testified in a Malibu mansion renovation case, appearing sleepy on the stand and repeatedly saying 'I don’t recall' as witnesses described long yawns and momentary dozing; the contractor Tony Saxon is seeking about $1 million in wages and expenses, while Ye and his wife Bianca Censori offered mostly brief yes/no answers and memories of a single detail about Saxon’s odor.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick volunteered to be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee about his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein in a closed-door session, saying he did nothing wrong and aiming to set the record straight, with the transcript to be released after his attorney’s review as Democrats seek more records.