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Lindsay Clancy trial nears possible mistrial in final dramatic turn

The closely watched Massachusetts case reached the brink of a mistrial, but the supplied report does not confirm the court’s eventual ruling.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: France 24 International · View original source
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, appeared close to a mistrial on Friday, according to France 24 International.

The closely watched case reached that point before a final dramatic moment was reported.

The available material does not identify what happened during that moment, who was involved or whether it altered the proceedings.

It also does not confirm whether the court ultimately declared a mistrial. Clancy remains legally described as accused of killing the children unless a court finding is confirmed.

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