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Lindsay Clancy mistrial more likely after jurors tell judge they're deadlocked for second time

Lindsay Clancy mistrial more likely after jurors tell judge they're deadlocked for second time

Summary

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge they were still unable to agree on a verdict. This is the second time the jury has said they are deadlocked, leading the judge to give special instructions meant to help them decide.

Key Facts

  • The trial involves Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murder.
  • The jury has been unable to reach a decision twice so far.
  • Judge William Sullivan is handling the case in Plymouth Superior Court.
  • On the second deadlock, the judge gave the jury Tuey-Rodriguez instructions.
  • These instructions are used as a last effort to encourage a unanimous verdict.
  • The possibility of declaring a mistrial becomes more likely if the jury remains deadlocked.
  • The trial updates were reported by Caroline Polisi for CBS News.
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