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Clancy jurors tell judge they're still deadlocked on fifth day of deliberations
WBUR • • general
Key Points:
- Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on first-degree murder charges after 28 hours of deliberation, marking the second time they reported an impasse.
- Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan issued "Tuey-Rodriguez" instructions, urging jurors to continue deliberating and emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The trial, which involved extensive evidence and testimony over five weeks, has drawn national attention, highlighting issues in the mental healthcare system for new mothers.
- The prosecution argues Clancy planned the killings as part of a suicide attempt, while the defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and lacked control or understanding of her actions.
- If the jury remains deadlocked and a mistrial is declared, the Plymouth County District Attorney will decide whether to pursue a retrial.
