Lindsay Clancy judge demands sidebar after hearing gets contentious

LocalPolitics
3 Nov 2026 • 5:48 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Lindsay Clancy judge demands sidebar after hearing gets contentious

  • Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy returned to court to request the dismissal of charges that she murdered her three young children on double jeopardy grounds.
  • The motion follows a September trial that ended in a hung jury due to a single holdout juror.
  • Defense attorney Kevin Reddington sparked a heated exchange with the judge after publicly identifying the holdout juror and demanding an investigation into his conduct.
  • Prosecutors stated they intend to retry Clancy if the case proceeds, though they have not yet decided whether to pursue the exact same charges.
  • The judge delayed ruling on the motion to dismiss, setting the next hearing for November 16 and suggesting a retrial could begin in March.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved