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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer tries last-ditch effort to continue jury deliberations

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer tries last-ditch effort to continue jury deliberations

Summary

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to stop the court from declaring a mistrial in her case. The lawyer wanted the jury to keep discussing the case. The highest court in Massachusetts was reviewing this request.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case in Massachusetts.
  • Her lawyer asked the state's highest court, called the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), to prevent a mistrial.
  • A mistrial means the trial ends without a decision, often because the jury can’t agree.
  • The lawyer wanted the jury to continue talking and decide on the case.
  • The SJC was reviewing this last-ditch effort by Clancy’s lawyer.
  • CBS News provided live coverage of the situation.
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