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Lindsay Clancy juror says holdout couldn’t back up his stance
Boston.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial was reported by fellow juror Nick Dargie to have mimicked the strangulation of Clancy’s children using an exercise band, which shocked other jurors.
- The holdout juror also scrolled on his phone during deliberations, failed to provide evidence supporting his stance, and allegedly ignored the judge’s instructions on reasonable doubt.
- Clancy admitted to strangling her three children and claimed postpartum psychosis influenced her actions, while prosecutors argued she was aware of her wrongdoing.
- The jury was deadlocked, with Dargie and 10 others favoring a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, and the holdout juror uncertain about which side proved their case.
- The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has not decided whether to retry Clancy, reduce charges, or seek a plea deal, with Dargie expressing confidence that a similar trial would likely result in a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict.
