Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Denials
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The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case has refused to declare her not guilty, rejecting the defense’s claim that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.Reported by 8 of 10 outlets; wording from The Independent.
What happened
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Clancy was charged with murder after strangling her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan in 2023
"There was evidence introduced, both physical and circumstantial, that would permit a rational trier of fact to find beyond a reasonable doubt the elements of the charge of murder," Sullivan wrote.
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“This entire case is based on speculation,” Reddington said in a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on Clancy’s mental state than whether she took their lives.
Prosecutors said there was plenty of evidence and called Reddington’s claim “laughable.”
Analysis
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Was evidence speculative?
Voices instructed: At the trial, jurors heard testimony that Ms Clancy said she heard voices instructing her to kill 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan Clancy.
Based on speculation: “This entire case is based on speculation,” Reddington said in a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on Clancy’s mental state than whether she took their lives.
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Evidence sufficient for conviction?
Sufficient evidence: "There was evidence introduced, both physical and circumstantial, that would permit a rational trier of fact to find beyond a reasonable doubt the elements of the charge of murder," Mr Sullivan wrote.
No evidence presented: "For the first time, the defendant is arguing that there is no evidence she did this," prosecutor Shanan Buckingham told the judge.
Framing
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Judge in Lindsay Clancy trial refuses to declare her not guilty after mistrial
How it changed
- 1 Oct
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case has refused to declare her not guilty, rejecting the defense’s claim that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.
Coverage 10 articles
2 Oct Lindsay Clancy loses daring bid to have her found not guilty of murdering her three children after mistrial
Daily Mail- 1 Oct US judge denies request to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty after mistrial
The Straits Times 1 Oct Judge denies Lindsay Clancy defence motion to find her not guilty
ABC News (AU)- 1 Oct Judge denies defence request to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty
CBC
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1 Oct Judge in Lindsay Clancy murder trial rejects defense’s not-guilty bid
Washington Examiner
1 Oct Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's long-shot bid for a not-guilty finding
CBS News
1 Oct Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer slapped down by judge after trying to get murder charges thrown out
New York Post
1 Oct Judge in Lindsay Clancy trial refuses to declare her not guilty after mistrial
The Independent
1 Oct Lindsay Clancy judge denies motion to force not guilty finding
ABC News (US)
1 Oct Lindsay Clancy's motion for a finding of not guilty denied weeks after mistrial
Fox News
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