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Lindsay Clancy defense wants juror removed on 6th day of deadlock, judge reminds jury of reasonable doubt
Judge William Sullivan sent jurors back for one last round after a second deadlock note and a defense bid to remove a juror was denied.
On Thursday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington moved to remove a juror after the jury submitted a question, but Judge William Sullivan declined and sent the panel back to continue deliberations after reiterating reasonable doubt instructions.
Lindsay Clancy faces charges for the January 24, 2023, deaths of her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan; the defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contend the killings were planned.
Reddington alleged one juror "refuses to listen" to the law, sparking a heated sidebar where he reportedly waved papers aggressively; Sullivan confirmed each of the 11 other jurors affirmed their ability to follow instructions.
Judge Sullivan issued Tuey-Rodriguez instructions after the second deadlock notice, granting the jury one final opportunity to reach a verdict; a third deadlock could trigger a mistrial, with Reddington prepared for a second trial.
Whether prosecutors will seek a retrial remains unclear, as the jury continues deliberating on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for the 2023 incident, with conviction options ranging from first-degree murder to acquittal.