When a Trial Becomes a Bet | Greenville News

Podcaster Amanda Hirsch sparked outrage after running a Polymarket betting ad tied to the Lindsay Clancy trial — which ended in a mistrial — and later posted that the platform had “predicted” a not guilty verdict. The ad, posted on the same day as the verdict, ignited backlash as over $161K was wagered on the outcome (unavailable to U.S. users). Hirsch apologized, admitting she failed to consider the emotional weight of the case and the insensitivity of her promotion. The incident underscores how public trials — especially those involving mental health and trauma — demand profound respect, not gambling fodder. 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/722df744c594ae02