Holdout Juror Blocks Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

In the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children, a single holdout juror is preventing a unanimous verdict, according to her defense lawyer Kevin Reddington. The statement was made in court on Thursday after deliberations extended into a sixth day. The jury had sent a note to Judge William Sullivan in Plymouth, Massachusetts, indicating difficulty reaching a decision, prompting the judge to reinstruct jurors on the legal definition of "reasonable doubt." Reddington moved to have the holdout juror removed, citing a note from the jury's foreman that suggested one juror "refuses to listen" to the judge's instructions on reasonable doubt. The judge declined the request. The jury had previously sent similar notes on Tuesday and Wednesday, stating they were unable to reach a unanimous decision, but were instructed to continue deliberating. If a mistrial is declared, prosecutors would decide whether to retry the case, which has involved over 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits. The trial has drawn significant public attention, with crowds gathering at the courthouse.