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Judge Denies Clancy’s Not-Guilty Finding, Cites Enough Evidence

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Judge William Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s motion for a required not-guilty finding.
Sullivan said prosecutors presented enough evidence for a juror to find guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The September 4 jury deadlocked 11-1, favoring a not-guilty insanity verdict.
Attorney Kevin Reddington moved to dismiss charges and investigate the holdout juror.
Clancy remains in a state psychiatric hospital and a status hearing is set for November 2.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 trial of John Hinckley Jr., decided June 21 by a 12-member jury, returned a not-guilty by reason of insanity verdict, prompting Congress to pass the 1984 Insanity Defense Reform Act and state reforms that shifted the burden of proof. The September 4, 2024 Lindsay Clancy deadlock, an 11-1 split before Judge William Sullivan, illustrates the lasting impact of those post-Hinckley changes.

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Story summary

Judge William Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s motion for a required not-guilty finding.
Sullivan said prosecutors presented enough evidence for a juror to find guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The September 4 jury deadlocked 11-1, favoring a not-guilty insanity verdict.
Attorney Kevin Reddington moved to dismiss charges and investigate the holdout juror.
Clancy remains in a state psychiatric hospital and a status hearing is set for November 2.

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