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Judge Denies Clancy’s Not-Guilty Motion, Murder Trial Continues

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Judge William Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s motion for a required not-guilty finding, keeping murder charges.
A hung jury caused a mistrial on September 4, 2026 after seven days of deliberations.
Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham said evidence proved Clancy intentionally strangled her three children.
A hearing set for November 2, 2026 will address pending motions and a possible retrial.

History

Historical Context

From the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial—held Jan 24–Oct 3, 1995, with 126 witnesses and over 1,000 pieces of evidence—the nation saw a not-guilty verdict that spurred reforms to forensic standards and jury instructions. The 2026 Lindsay Clancy case, ending in a hung jury after seven days, echoes that legacy, prompting calls for similar legal changes.

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Story summary

Judge William Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s motion for a required not-guilty finding, keeping murder charges.
A hung jury caused a mistrial on September 4, 2026 after seven days of deliberations.
Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham said evidence proved Clancy intentionally strangled her three children.
A hearing set for November 2, 2026 will address pending motions and a possible retrial.

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