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Judge William Sullivan Refuses to Remove Juror as Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Approaches Potential Mistrial

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has one final opportunity to reach a unanimous verdict before Judge William Sullivan declares a mistrial. After the jury submitted a second deadlock notice, the defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, requested the removal of a juror who allegedly refused to follow the judge's instructions on reasonable doubt.

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During a sidebar, Reddington argued that the instructions were insufficient and requested the juror's dismissal. However, Judge William Sullivan declined to remove the juror, stating it was not appropriate to side with one juror over the other eleven. The judge reiterated the definition of reasonable doubt and asked each juror individually if they could follow the instructions. Lindsay Clancy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder for the strangulation of her three children. The defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors maintain she planned the killings. If a mistrial is declared, Reddington stated he would be ready for a second trial as early as next week.

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