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Lindsay Clancy trial judge tells jurors to disregard religious testimony

Lindsay Clancy trial judge tells jurors to disregard religious testimony

Summary

In the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, the judge told jurors to ignore religious testimony. Defense lawyers asked for a mistrial because a witness used the phrase "moral sin," but the judge denied that request.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her children.
  • She admitted to the act during the case.
  • A witness in the trial used the term "moral sin."
  • Defense lawyers wanted a mistrial due to the religious language used.
  • The judge instructed jurors to disregard the religious testimony.
  • The judge denied the defense’s request for a mistrial.
  • CBS News covered the story and reported on the judge’s decision.
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