Clancy trial deadlocked as defense seeks removal of holdout juror

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial remain deadlocked after roughly six days of deliberations, with notes indicating a single juror is allegedly not following the court’s instructions on reasonable doubt. Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, has pressed to remove that juror, arguing the person refuses to listen to the law, while the judge has repeatedly declined to dismiss anyone and has re-instructed the jury individually when concerns arose. The court has employed measures including questioning each juror and applying the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction to encourage reconsideration without abandoning personal beliefs. Prosecutors say the focus on a single juror is inappropriate and that the panel as a whole can follow the judge’s guidance on reasonable doubt. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children but claims postpartum psychosis; prosecutors contend she knew what she was doing, and the charges range from first-degree murder to lesser counts, with potential insanity considerations at issue. A mistrial remains possible if the panel cannot reach a unanimous verdict, with courtroom tension and public interest continuing to shape the proceedings.