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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 17, 9:37 AM
Lindsay Clancy trial enters 4th week of testimony
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case in Lindsay Clancy’s trial as the defense prepares to argue postpartum psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy trial enters 4th week of testimony
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What happened Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case in Lindsay Clancy’s trial as the defense prepares to argue postpartum psychosis.
The headline split The left frames it as "Lindsay Clancy Was Mentally Ill. But Was She Legally Insane?". The center frames it as "Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways...".
Match confidence Medium confidence. 3 sources across 2 bias buckets. Useful framing signal — check the source list before sharing.
Same-event confidenceMedium
3 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
Framing confidenceModerate
66/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftLindsay Clancy Was Mentally Ill. But Was She Legally Insane?
The Atlantic · Center-left · News report
CenterLindsay Clancy trial enters 4th week of testimony
WCVB Boston (Hearst) · Center · News report
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 17, 12:12 PM
Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways to die
The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has turned to her search history about mental health concerns and medication side effects.
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The AtlanticNews report · Aug 17, 10:00 AM
Lindsay Clancy Was Mentally Ill. But Was She Legally Insane?
A jury will soon decide whether the evident suffering that moved her to violence also mitigates it.
Details66/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 3 sources
66/99 Wording GapMedium confidence3 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Aug 17, 9:37 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.
Aug 17, 10:00 AM: The Atlantic joined the source map.
Aug 17, 12:12 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 66/99 and story health is live match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.