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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case

Most headlines report the mistrial factually, while one sensationalizes the alleged crime and community reaction.

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What happened Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case.
The headline split The left frames it as "Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Is Over, But There’s Still No Verdict". The right frames it as "The division between men and women is by design — and the Lindsay Clancy case is deepenin...".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftLindsay Clancy's lead defense attorney speaks after mistrial declared in murder case

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CenterMistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case

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Right / center-rightJudge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

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South China Morning PostNews report · Sep 4, 7:22 PM

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case

Mistrial declared

A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her...

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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Sep 4, 10:38 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Lindsay Clancy, 36, strangled her three children with exercise bands in January 2023 in the basement of their home before cutting herself with a knife and jumping from a second-story window.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Sep 4, 9:16 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial in child killings case after jury deadlocks

The mistrial, in the seventh day of deliberations, leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to try Lindsay Clancy again.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Sep 4, 9:04 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after SJC denies defense's request for relief

A Plymouth County Superior Court judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case Friday after a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court denied the defense's last-minute appeal for interve...

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Sep 4, 9:04 PM

'Extraordinarily painful': Patrick Clancy comments on prospect of Lindsay Clancy retrial

Patrick Clancy released a statement after a mistrial was declared in the case against his former wife, Lindsay, who was charged in the death of their three children.

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The BlazeNews report · Sep 4, 9:00 PM

The division between men and women is by design — and the Lindsay Clancy case is deepening it

The growing divide between men and women isn't happening by accident, according to Blaze TV hosts Allie Beth Stuckey and Nick Freitas, and the recent Lindsay Clancy case is only deepening t...

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The HillNews report · Sep 4, 8:54 PM

Trump offers first comments on Lindsay Clancy case

President Trump responded on Friday to a judge’s decision to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing in for the first time on the legal battle that has captured nati...

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Sep 4, 8:53 PM

WATCH: Lindsay Clancy's lead defense attorney speaks after mistrial declared in murder case

Outside the courthouse, Kevin Reddington blasted the juror who he believes stood in the others' way of an acquittal.

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CBS NewsNews report · Sep 4, 8:43 PM

Clancy trial ends in hung jury after attorney's attempt to avoid mistrial fails

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A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.

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MediaiteNews report · Sep 4, 8:42 PM

Illinois Community Shocked By Alleged Murder of Two-Year-Old By Mom Who ‘Recently Became Very Invested in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial’

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Corie A. Walsh is an Illinois mother who admitted to killing her two-year-old child while three other children were in the home. The post Illinois Community Shocked By Alleged Murder of Two...

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The IndependentNews report · Sep 4, 8:40 PM

What happens next after Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial

What happens next

Jurors deliberated for seven days and told the judge three times that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict

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Truth PressNews report · Sep 4, 8:38 PM

Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial After Jury Deadlocks

Lindsay Clancy’s closely watched murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday after jurors said for a third time that they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan declared th...

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Daily MailNews report · Sep 4, 8:25 PM

Lindsay Clancy verdict 'disaster': Legal expert exposes a stunning twist in retrial battle and the 'un-American' admission hidden in jury's note

The Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in the 'disaster' of a mistrial as jurors returned to court Friday morning after over 40 hours of deliberation and declared themselves hopelessly deadlock...

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Sep 4, 8:21 PM

Illinois mom 'very invested' with Lindsay Clancy case before son's death

The mom accused of killing her 2-year-old son was discussing the Lindsay Clancy case in a group chat hours before his death, court docs allege.

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Star TribuneNews report · Sep 4, 8:20 PM

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts wom...

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Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Sep 4, 8:18 PM

What happens next after mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case

A Massachusetts judge ruled a mistrial in the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy on murder charges after the jury deadlocked after seven days of deliberations, sending the case into a crossroads...

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ABC NewsNews report · Sep 4, 8:17 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial after emergency request denied

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children in January 2023, has ended in a mistrial.

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Deseret NewsNews report · Sep 4, 8:17 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial. What happens next?

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has officially declared a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict for the third time. The prosecution now gets to decide...

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WREG News Channel 3 (Nexstar, Memphis)News report · Sep 4, 8:14 PM

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whethe...

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TwitchyNews report · Sep 4, 8:12 PM

Reporter Describes Some Clancy Jurors As Mistrial Was Declared (Imagine What the Holdout Endured)

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Sep 4, 8:09 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after defense's last-minute appeal is denied

A judge says he will declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after the defense's last-minute appeal was denied.

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Sep 4, 8:07 PM

Lindsay Clancy mistrial: What happens next for mom accused of murder?

A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case after days of deliberations.

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The FederalistNews report · Sep 4, 8:04 PM

Women Defending Lindsay Clancy Admit They’re Dangerous And Unaccountable

Now that the Lindsay Clancy case just ended in a mistrial and justice is, for the moment, suspended, it’s time to pay special attention to a certain kind of woman, a perfect example of whic...

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El Pais EnglishNews report · Sep 4, 8:01 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocks

Prosecutors must now decide whether to retry the case or pursue a plea agreement with the defense

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Fox NewsNews report · Sep 4, 8:01 PM

Illinois mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in case drawing comparions to Lindsay Clancy

Corie Walsh faces three murder charges in her 2-year-old son's death, a Frankfort, Illinois, case that a neighbor says mirrors the Lindsay Clancy trial.

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UPIWire story · Sep 4, 7:57 PM

Judge officially declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial officially declared a mistrial Friday after the jury couldn't agree on a verdict.

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Sep 4, 7:51 PM

The Latest: Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s trial allowed her defense to file an emergency appeal after saying he would declare a mistrial

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The SunNews report · Sep 4, 7:45 PM

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer tears into sole juror who ‘robbed’ them of verdict & threatens ‘I hope he sleeps well at night’

LINDSAY CLANCY'S defense attorney launched an attack on the solitary juror who couldn't vote to acquit in the bombshell trial. After 38 hours of deliberations, jurors remained deadlocked ov...

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The Sun (US)News report · Sep 4, 7:45 PM

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer tears into sole juror who ‘robbed’ them of verdict & threatens ‘I hope he sleeps well at night’

LINDSAY CLANCY'S defense attorney launched an attack on the solitary juror who couldn't come to a decision in the bombshell trial. After 38 hours of deliberations, jurors remained deadlocke...

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Above the LawNews report · Sep 4, 7:40 PM

Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Tells Us How He Really Feels About His Case

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors remained deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors remained deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations.

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors remained deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors remained deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors remained deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations.

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NBC News - US NewsNews report · Sep 4, 7:37 PM

Defense attorney lauds 'brave' Lindsay Clancy after 'sad case' ends in mistrial

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington spoke outside the courthouse after a mistrial was declared, thanking jurors and emphasizing Lindsay Clancy "grieves the loss of those three children."

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 4, 7:34 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Sep 4, 7:34 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Sep 4, 7:34 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Sep 4, 7:34 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 4, 7:34 PM

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.

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OANNews report · Sep 4, 7:33 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after high court denies defense appeal

Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder case has ended in a mistrial after a 12-person jury reported being deadlocked for the third time following multi-day deliberations.

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NJ1015.comNews report · Sep 4, 7:33 PM

No verdict in Lindsay Clancy case as judge declares mistrial

Mistrial declared in high-profile Massachusetts case involving former nurse accused of killing her children, with jurors unable to agree on verdict after month-long trial. Continue reading…

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The Daily BeastNews report · Sep 4, 7:32 PM

Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case

Greg Derr / via REUTERS A mistrial has been declared in the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who has admitted to strangling three of her children to death. A 12-perso...

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 4, 7:32 PM

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

Before the judge's ruling in Lindsay Clancy's case, there was a dramatic last-minute effort by the defense to avoid a mistrial.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Sep 4, 7:28 PM

Lindsay Clancy murder case declared a mistrial

The case of the mother accused of murdering her three children has gripped America.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Sep 4, 7:24 PM

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended with a hung jury. What now?

The murder charges against Clancy remain, and it is possible that prosecutors will try their case all over again. Here is what we know about what happens next.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Sep 4, 7:18 PM

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether the Massachusetts mothe...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Sep 4, 7:18 PM

What's next for Lindsay Clancy after mistrial declared?

A mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case leaves prosecutors deciding whether to retry the case, seek a plea deal or walk away.

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · Sep 4, 7:17 PM

Trump delivers brutally honest verdict on Lindsay Clancy moments after mistrial declared

Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberating for all or part of seven days. Clancy, 36, was charged with three counts of first-degree.

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The Christian PostNews report · Sep 4, 7:00 PM

Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declared a mistrial after jurors weighing the Massachusetts mother's fate failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible...

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Legal InsurrectionNews report · Sep 4, 7:00 PM

Judge Declares Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

"The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial has declared a MISTRIAL after a LONE MALE juror BLOCKED a NOT GUILTY VERDICT for Clancy. This man is an absolute HERO!" The post Judge Declares Mistri...

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LifeSiteNewsNews report · Sep 4, 6:54 PM

BREAKING: Lindsay Clancy mistrial declared after male juror holds out

The man who held out against a not-guilty verdict for Lindsay Clancy is being hailed a ‘hero.’

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Sep 4, 6:54 PM

Where has Lindsay Clancy been held during her trial?

Mental health professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists, for the prosecution and defense have testified about meeting with Clancy in the hospital.

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The Guardian USNews report · Sep 4, 6:50 PM

Lindsay Clancy: five key moments from ‘America’s saddest murder trial’

Massachusetts mother accused of fatally strangling her children faces possibility of retrial after judge declares mistrial Full report: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case Clancy...

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The Mary SueNews report · Sep 4, 6:50 PM

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Is Over, But There’s Still No Verdict

“I understood that you all gave everything you could, and probably more than you thought you could.”

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NDTVNews report · Sep 4, 6:49 PM

Judge Declares Mistrial In Trial Of US Woman For Killing Of Her 3 Children

The mistrial, on the seventh day of deliberations, leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to take the 36-year-old former labour and delivery nurse to trial again.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Sep 4, 6:47 PM

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her...

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National PulseNews report · Sep 4, 6:44 PM

BREAKING: Mistrial Declared in Clancy Triple-Child Murder Case.

The high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy reached an impasse after one juror refused to agree on a verdict, leaving the jury deadlocked.

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InstapunditOpinion · Sep 4, 6:43 PM

BREAKING: The Lindsay Clancy Child Killing Legal Circus Collapses. “The goat rodeo known as the Lind

The Lindsay Clancy Child Killing Legal Circus Collapses. “The goat rodeo known as the Lindsay Clancy trial is staggering to the finish line, and it looks like mom could be retried for stran...

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The Free PressNews report · Sep 4, 6:39 PM

I’m a Psychiatrist. Here’s What the Lindsay Clancy Jury Should Have Found.

I’m a psychiatrist, and I believe psychosis drove Lindsay Clancy to kill her children. After seven days of deliberation, the jury deadlocked. If she is retried, she should not be found crim...

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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Sep 4, 6:38 PM

Throwing papers, hurling a ninja star - Lindsay Clancy lawyer creates courtroom spectacles

Kevin Reddington has transfixed audiences defending the US mother accused of killing her children.

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The New YorkerNews report · Sep 4, 6:38 PM

Why the Lindsay Clancy Trial Ended in a Deadlock

Both the prosecution and the defense tried to tell tidy stories. But, in the end, five weeks of testimony from more than eighty witnesses couldn’t resolve the central mystery of Clancy’s st...

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