Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial resumes deliberations after dispute
Jury starts seventh day of deliberations after foreperson told judge juror won’t follow instruction about reasonable doubt
TL;DR
- The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has entered its seventh day of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
- The foreperson informed the judge that a single juror is reportedly not following instructions on reasonable doubt.
- The judge questioned jurors individually and reread instructions on reasonable doubt but declined to dismiss the juror.
- Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children; her defense claims postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argue she was aware of her actions.
- A mistrial is possible if the jury remains deadlocked, requiring prosecutors to decide on future legal actions.
- If convicted, Clancy could be found guilty of murder or manslaughter, or if acquitted, could be committed to a mental health facility.