The Economic Times

Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial: What happens next if no verdict is reached?

A Massachusetts jury is deliberating for a fifth day on Lindsay Clancy's criminal responsibility for strangling her three children, with conflicting testimony on her postpartum mental health. If the jury deadlocks, a mistrial will be declared, potentially leading to a retrial or a plea deal. The case highlights the complexities of maternal mental health and has drawn significant public attention, drawing parallels to the recent Karen Read trial.