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Lindsay Clancy trial judge denies mistrial request, but reprimands prosecution over witness testimony about religion
Judge William Sullivan said the religion testimony was inappropriate and told jurors to disregard it after the defense sought a mistrial.
- On Monday, Judge William Sullivan denied a mistrial request in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, though he reprimanded the prosecution after an expert witness introduced testimony about Clancy's Catholic faith and religious beliefs.
- The trial centers on Clancy's mental state during the January 2023 killings of her three children, with the prosecution calling Dr. Kirk Heilbrun to rebut defense claims of postpartum psychosis.
- During testimony, Heilbrun questioned Clancy about whether suicide was a "mortal sin," describing her statements about going to God as contrary to Catholic beliefs; defense attorney Kevin Reddington moved for a mistrial, alleging "intentional misconduct."
- Sullivan instructed the jury to disregard the "immaterial" and "irrelevant" remarks, telling jurors they must be ignored before dismissing court for the remainder of the day.
- Proceedings will resume Tuesday to complete Heilbrun's testimony, with closing arguments expected later this week as the trial moves toward determining Clancy's criminal responsibility.
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Judge in Lindsay Clancy murder trial denies defense request for mistrial - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The judge presiding over Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial denied her defense team’s request for a mistrial Monday afternoon, after Clancy’s attorney called out testimony from...
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Lindsay Clancy trial judge denies mistrial request, but reprimands prosecution over witness testimony about religion
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion and the defense unsuccessfully called for a mistrial.
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