Clancy Trial Ends in Deadlock | Salt Lake City News

The Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a deadlock after seven days of deliberations, with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children in January 2023. Defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors claimed she knew her actions were wrong. A juror allegedly refused to follow reasonable doubt instructions, but the judge declined to remove them, stressing caution and unanimity. With no verdict, prosecutors now face tough choices: retry, pursue a plea deal, or drop charges — though a retrial seems likely. Meanwhile, in a separate case, Tyler Robinson in Utah is heading toward a potential death penalty trial, creating a stark contrast as legal systems grapple with justice in two profoundly different scenarios. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9646a904b80691fc