Prosecutors in Plymouth County have asked a judge to deny Lindsay Clancy’s motion to dismiss the murder charges related to the deaths of her three children at their Duxbury home on Jan. 24, 2023. Clancy, 36, was tried last summer, asserting that postpartum psychosis absolved her of criminal responsibility.
Mistrial and legal arguments
The trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4 after jurors reported a deadlock, with an 11‑1 vote favoring acquittal after seven days of deliberations. In their new filing, the prosecution contends that the mistrial was legally justified and cites the Karen Read case, noting that the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled against allowing post‑trial juror revelations to influence the analysis.
Judge’s recent rulings
Last week, the presiding judge denied Clancy’s request for an evidentiary hearing concerning the holdout juror who caused the mistrial, again referencing the precedent set in the Read case.
Future of the prosecution
District Attorney Tim Cruz, a Republican who is running unopposed for re‑election in November, has not indicated whether a second prosecution will be pursued.
Defense’s additional request
Alongside the motion to dismiss, Clancy’s defense is seeking to block proposed restrictions on public commentary about the case, arguing that the Commonwealth has not demonstrated sufficient justification for limiting speech after the mistrial.
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