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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 53 MIN

Lindsay Clancy Trial Nears Closing Arguments. Which Side Has the Stronger Case? With Special Guest Randolph Rice

from Courtroom Confidential · host Joshua Ritter

Did Lindsay Clancy hear a persistent male voice ordering her to kill her children, and if she did, does that establish that she was not criminally responsible? Trial attorneys and former prosecutors Joshua Ritter and Randolph Rice examine the testimony that could decide the case as closing arguments approach.Defense psychologist Dr. Paul Zeizel told jurors that Clancy had bipolar disorder with postpartum psychosis and could not appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions or conform her conduct to the law. The Commonwealth challenged the timing and corroboration of the alleged voice, while hospital chaplain Sheila Kavanaugh testified that Clancy described a persistent male voice during several visits.Plus, Josh and Randolph break down Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial, including the disputed “gentleman’s agreement” over character evidence and whether restrictions on courtroom access violated his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial.0:00 The case jurors must decide0:58 Joshua Ritter introduces Randolph Rice3:31 Why the Lindsay Clancy case resonates8:09 Dr. Zeizel gives his insanity opinion9:17 Do voices prove legal insanity?16:18 Chaplain says Clancy described a male voice17:53 Why the missing notes matter29:27 Closing arguments approach30:10 Karmelo Anthony’s fight for a new trial30:54 Why a new judge took over33:27 The disputed “gentleman’s agreement”38:53 Was Anthony denied a public trial?47:35 Courtroom Confidential announcements50:07 Upcoming trial coverageAbout Randolph Rice:Randolph Rice is the managing partner of Rice Law, an accomplished trial attorney, former Baltimore County prosecutor and nationally recognized legal analyst. He has more than 20 years of experience in criminal defense, civil litigation and personal injury and regularly appears on Court TV, Fox News, CNN, NewsNation and Nancy Grace: Crime Stories.Follow Randolph Rice:https://ricelawmd.com/attorneys/randolph-rice/https://www.instagram.com/popular/randolph-rice/About Joshua Ritter:Joshua Ritter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor providing legal commentary and analysis on the nation’s biggest true crime cases.Follow Josh:https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/https://www.joshuaritter.com/https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Follow Courtroom Confidential:https://x.com/CRConfidential#LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #PostpartumPsychosis #CourtroomConfidential #LegalAnalysis #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalfSupport the show

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