Judge denies motion to acquit Lindsay Clancy in killing of her three children
The ruling comes nearly a month after her first trial ended in a deadlocked jury, with the defense having argued prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence.
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A judge on Thursday denied a motion by Lindsay Clancy's defense team to have her declared not guilty of murder in the deaths of her three children, instead allowing the case to proceed.
The motion and ruling
Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, had argued before Judge William Sullivan that prosecutors had not presented sufficient evidence to prove Clancy was responsible for killing her three children. Prosecutors disputed that characterization, calling the defense's claim "laughable" and maintaining that substantial evidence supported the case against her.
Judge Sullivan's ruling came nearly a month after Clancy's first trial ended with a deadlocked jury, meaning the panel was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The case is now expected to continue following the denial of the acquittal motion.
Case background
Clancy, 36, faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three children. Specific details about the original trial proceedings, the composition of the jury, or next steps in the legal process were not included beyond the ruling on the acquittal motion.
Further information on when proceedings will resume, or whether a retrial date has been set, was not available in the initial report.
Sources
- Judge denies defense motion to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty of murder — The Guardian — World
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