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Lindsay Clancy — 4 September 2026
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This is a signed analysis of the public record for 4 September 2026 in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Friday 4 September 2026 is the seventh deliberation day. Thursday afternoon jury sent note about one juror; Sullivan re-instructed on reasonable doubt; defense moved to remove one juror, motion denied/noted; jury dismissed just after 4 p.m., ordered to return Friday 9 a.m. Friday morning: Reddington emergency motion for open-court proceedings on all sidebar matters; Sullivan took bench 9:08 a.m.; heated exchange on holdout juror; Sullivan declined further inquiry, said note does not indicate juror refusing to follow the law; reminded jury "must follow the law that I have given to you whether you agree with it or not"; sent jury back to continue deliberations ~9:30 a.m. Friday midday: jury sent note unable to reach unanimous decision; judge about to declare mistrial (Globe); Reddington told Sullivan he intends to file motion for stay on declaration of mistrial; Sullivan granted one hour to appeal to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Justice Dalila A. Wendlandt assigned to hear emergency appeal. Friday afternoon: Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m. (Globe 1:53 Hecht); Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued; indicated she would promptly issue a decision (Globe 1:45 Andersen). Court reconvened after lunch. SJC denied defense emergency stay motion (Globe 2:20 p.m. Hecht). Reddington made further request to dismiss holdout juror; Sullivan denied request (Globe 2:21–2:23 p.m.). Sullivan brought in jury and declared mistrial at 2:26 p.m. (Globe). Reddington said he'll be filing a motion for a directed finding of not guilty within days (Globe 2:30 p.m.). Sullivan set status hearing for Sept. 29, during which time he'll hear the defense motion and, presuming it's denied, set a date for a new trial (Globe 2:30 p.m.). Mistrial declared. No verdict. This page does not decide criminal responsibility. It does not reconstruct the scene. It does not use private filings. 10|
What the record shows
Boston Globe reports, 4 Sep 2026, live updates: seventh day of deliberations.1 Boston Globe reports via 8:42 a.m. / 8:50 a.m. stamps: Reddington filed an emergency motion, a standing order for "no further side bars"; all related proceedings in open court.1 WCVB reports updated 10:01 AM EDT Sep 4, 2026: Motion: "no further side bars" and open court.2
Boston Globe reports 9:09 a.m. Travis Andersen: "Judge William Sullivan took the bench at 9:08 a.m."1
Boston Globe reports 9:11 a.m. Travis Andersen: Sprague note indicates "a disagreement" on "how to weigh the evidence, and that's deliberation." Government wants continue deliberating.1
Boston Globe reports 9:14 a.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington: holdout "lied" to Sullivan Thursday; "This person will not apply reasonable doubt to the evidence,"1 20| Boston Globe reports 9:18 a.m. Travis Andersen: Sullivan: "I see no showing for the need of an inquiry of this particular juror," — note doesn't indicate holdout refusing to follow the law.1
Boston Globe reports 9:19 a.m. Travis Andersen: won't question further; must accept law "as I give it to them." "They have to follow it whether they like it or not,"1
Boston Globe reports 9:22 a.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington wants reinstruct "forcefully." Sullivan: "What do you want me to do, get a brass band?" — "I'm not an actor."1
Boston Globe reports 9:24 a.m. Travis Andersen: will convey reasonable doubt "with more pizazz, I suppose"1
Boston Globe reports 9:30 a.m. Bryan Hecht: Sullivan asked if any "serious matter of concern"; jurors silent; future notes should refrain from mentioning how members are positioned in deliberations; "I want to remind you, as I instructed you earlier, it's your duty as jurors to accept the law as I stated," "You may not ignore any instruction." Sent jury back.1 30| Boston Globe top lede reports: seventh day; heated exchange; Sullivan wouldn't further question holdout; reminded jury they must accept the law "as I give it to them. ... They have to follow it whether they like it or not." Then sent them to continue.1
Boston Globe reports 9:46 a.m. Travis Andersen: "As they resume deliberations on Friday, jurors have weighed the case for more than 36 hours." "This is the seventh day of deliberations."1
WCVB reports updated 10:01 AM EDT Sep 4, 2026, Phil Tenser / Jamy Pombo Sesselman: Headline: "Lindsay Clancy trial: No additional inquiries into holdover juror, deliberations continue"2
WCVB reports: Reddington: foreperson note said juror has "made statements acknowledging doubt, but refuses to apply it to the verdict as the law states,"2
WCVB reports: Sullivan: "That note does not indicate that this is a person who has refused to follow the law," "This is not a case where there is any indication that the juror has refused to deliberate."2 40| WCVB reports: Reddington: "You are kind of glossing over the issue. This issue is this juror, will not -- according to that note -- apply the law of reasonable doubt,"2
WCVB reports: Sullivan reminded: "You must follow the law that I have given to you whether you agree with it or not"2
Boston 25 reports, Natalie Khait / Ryan Breslin, Sep 4: Headline updated: Judge decides not to remove a juror from trial. Seventh day.3
Associated Press reports, Leah Willingham / Mike Casey, day-7 start overview article (mostly Thursday recap).4
No verdict. No mistrial as of opened morning coverage after jury sent back ~9:30 a.m.1[^wcvb-sep4]3
Afternoon — Mistrial posture / SJC stay
Boston Globe reports top lede 4 Sep 2026: "The judge in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman charged with murder in the killings of her three young children in 2023, was about to declare a mistrial in the case after jurors again said they were deadlocked, but granted Clancy's defense attorney one hour to appeal the decision to the state's highest court."5
Boston Globe reports top lede: "Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion for a stay on the declaration of a mistrial before a single justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court."5
Boston Globe reports top lede: "During a Zoom hearing, Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt said she would take the stay motion under advisement after hearing arguments from both the defense and prosecution."5
Boston Globe reports top lede: jury note: "It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision."5
Boston Globe reports top lede: "Jurors have so far spent about 37 hours weighing whether Clancy is criminally responsible for the killings."5
Boston Globe reports 11:26 a.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "Judge says he believes he must declare mistrial." Lawyers clashed over whether mistrial should be declared or if jurors should be sent back. Judge William Sullivan said he doesn't feel he has any option but to declare a mistrial. Reddington read Karen Read ruling indicating judge can poll jurors on whether consensus reached on murder count or lesser included offenses. Sprague: first Read jury had come to verdict on some counts. Sullivan said he was declaring a mistrial over Reddington's objection and brought the jury in to deliver the news.5
Boston Globe reports 11:30 a.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "Clancy lawyer says he wants to appeal to SJC." Reddington wants chance to appeal to single justice of SJC before mistrial declared. Sullivan asked Reddington if he wanted jury to come back Saturday when Reddington said he could argue "tomorrow." "I'll give you an hour" to ask the SJC for a pause before a mistrial is declared, Sullivan said.5
Boston Globe reports 11:35 a.m. Bryan Hecht: supporters ordered out of courthouse.5
Boston Globe reports 11:39 a.m. Chloe Craft: supporters leave dejected.5
Boston Globe reports 11:47 a.m. Shelley Murphy: Headline "As Clancy's lawyer files an emergency appeal, what happens to the jury?" Reddington has until about 12:29 p.m. to file emergency motion with single justice of state's highest court, challenging Sullivan's decision to declare mistrial. If Reddington were to obtain an emergency stay, it would mean that Sullivan would not be able to declare a mistrial until the appeal is decided. It's unclear what would happen with the jury if that happens.5
Boston Globe reports 11:52 a.m. Laura Crimaldi: Headline "Lindsay Clancy judge once again under SJC spotlight in insanity case." Sullivan gave Reddington one hour to make appeal. Barring SJC intervention, Sullivan intends to declare mistrial. Reddington: jury split 11 to 1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity; accused dissenting juror of refusing Sullivan's instructions on reasonable doubt. Last month SJC put Sullivan on notice with pointed reversal in Latarsha Sanders case; justices ruled Sanders didn't get fair trial because Sullivan improperly excluded psychiatric records.5
Boston Globe reports 11:53 a.m. John R. Ellement: Headline "Justice Dalila A. Wendlandt will hear appeal by Clancy's lawyer." Single justice of SJC hears emergency petitions in fast-moving legal cases. Justice Dalila A. Wendlandt is single justice Friday. Judge William F. Sullivan's mandate that Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, file an appeal within an hour is not common.5
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:22 a.m.: "BREAKING: Jury cannot come to unanimous decision"6
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:30 a.m.: "JUDGE WILL DECLARE MISTRIAL IN LINDSAY CLANCY MURDER TRIAL! Jury could not reach unanimous decision."6
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:30 a.m.: "Jury is being called in, then Judge Sullivan will declare mistrial, "over defense objection""6
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:35 a.m.: "Reddington is asking for emergency stay so he can file motion to single justice of SJC. Judge will hold off on formal mistrial ruling for an hour."6
Boston Globe reports 12:13 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Here's what Clancy's lawyer said in court about his appeal": Reddington: "Your honor, while we're waiting for the jury, forgive me for raising this issue," and "I would ask that before you formally declare a mistrial that the court afford us the opportunity to take a 211.3 appeal direct to the Supreme Judicial Court single justice on this issue, because of any number of issues that are of concern." Reddington: "I further raise the issue of the Americans With Disabilities Act. I believe that this is a situation where there is a clear and present danger that this individual for some reason, what it is we don't know, is taking a position that's intractable regardless of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. So I want an opportunity to take an appeal to the single justice if the court would afford us that opportunity." Sullivan: "How much time do you need to do that?" Reddington: "I'd have it filed today and argue tomorrow," and "What I'm asking for is time to file a single justice appeal for this travesty." Sullivan: "if you want to go up and petition to the SJC for a stay [of a mistrial declaration], I'll give you an hour before we bring the jury back down." Globe reports it wasn't immediately clear why Reddington had invoked the ADA.5
Boston Globe reports 12:19 p.m. John R. Ellement, retired Judge Thomas Drechsler: "The single justice has tremendous authority," and "The single justice will act one way or the other fairly expeditiously," and "They're rarely filed, and they're often denied in the midst of a trial," and "But hey, anything can happen, and that's why the procedure is there. They have intervened before."5
Boston Globe reports 12:29 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Judge's 1-hour deadline seems to have passed": About an hour had elapsed as of 12:29 p.m. There is no word yet on a decision, either from the SJC justice or Sullivan.5
Boston Globe reports 12:30 p.m. John R. Ellement: Reddington said he wanted to file a 211.3 petition (General Laws Chapter 211, section 3). Statute: "The Supreme Judicial Court shall have general superintendence of all courts of inferior jurisdiction to correct and prevent errors and abuses therein if no other remedy is expressly provided,"5
Boston Globe reports 12:31 p.m. Mike Damiano: 2008 Commonwealth v. Carnes precedent narrative: SJC justice denied prosecution's petition but said trial judge had broad discretion to investigate; trial judge then questioned and removed juror. Mechanism similar; facts different (Clancy dispute is about case itself / holdout, not questionnaire misrepresentations).5
Boston Globe reports 12:33 p.m. Bryan Hecht: media lining up again; more than 20 Clancy supporters/spectators behind orange cone; hall calm.5
Boston Globe reports 12:44 p.m. Laura Crimaldi, Marsha Kazarosian (past Mass. Bar president): one reason defense wants to head off mistrial is to determine whether jurors reached verdicts on any charges; such inquiry off the table the moment mistrial declared (Read first trial SJC precedent). Kazarosian: "It's a really important move that Kevin is making at this hour to see if the single justice will issue a stay, stopping the judge from declaring a mistrial at this point so they can flesh these things out," Also: Plymouth Superior Court Judge William F. Sullivan gave Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, one hour to file the appeal.5
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward, page stamp labeled 12:35 a.m.: "Looks like the hour is up. DA and prosecution team just walked into courtroom. We are lined up to go in."6
Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 1:05 p.m.: "Defense has docket number for appeal for stay, but so far unsuccessful reaching SJC justice to consider it."6
Boston Globe reports 1:05 p.m. Bryan Hecht: Headline "Court takes recess for lunch." Officials announced that court will be in recess for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. No update on the case was given. The announcement came after Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz exited the courtroom after spending 30 minutes inside.5
Boston Globe reports 1:13 p.m. Shelley Murphy: Headline "After hectic stretch, a pause for lunch." Judge William Sullivan told Lindsay Clancy's attorney he would give him an hour to file an emergency petition with a single justice of the state Supreme Judicial Court to challenge his decision to grant a mistrial. That hour was up around 12:30 but Sullivan has apparently agreed to give the defense a little more time because court officers just announced they are recessing for lunch. That means lunch will be brought in for jurors, and nothing will happen in the case between 1 and 2 p.m.5
Boston Globe reports 1:18 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "SJC hearing slated to begin soon." A court clerk told the Globe that a sole justice of the Supreme Judicial Court will hold a hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington's motion to pause Judge William Sullivan's declaration of a mistrial.5
Boston Globe reports 1:28 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "Defense's emergency motion filed with the SJC." Dana Goldblatt, a lawyer for Clancy, filed the motion with the SJC to stay the judge's decision to declare a mistrial in the case. Goldblatt said the defense is seeking an order for Judge William Sullivan to "inquire into the ability of the identified juror to apply the law," or "prohibit the further deliberations of a juror identified by the jury foreperson as biased and refusing to follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt unless and until the court determines by individual voir dire that the juror is willing and able to follow the court's instructions."5
Boston Globe reports 1:35 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "A mistrial 'is entirely avoidable, but only if the court does its job,' defense writes in stay motion to SJC." Goldblatt wrote jury foreperson sent a note "indicating that one of the jurors has acknowledged doubt but is refusing to apply it to the case 'as the law states.'" Goldblatt: a juror's refusal to follow the law "is always personal, and not a matter of protected deliberative privilege, and requires removal." "Here, the removal is particularly important because the juror's reasoning reflects a bias against those who suffer from debilitating mental illness, a protected category under" state and federal law.5
Boston Globe reports 1:45 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline "SJC justice takes defense motion to pause judge's mistrial declaration under advisement." SJC Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt said she would take the stay motion under advisement after both sides argued the question. Earlier, prosecutor Jennifer Sprague argued that the jurors were simply having a disagreement over how to apply the law, which arises in deliberations. A lawyer for Clancy, Dana Goldblatt said, however, that the issue went beyond a disagreement, with the holdout juror indicating a refusal to follow the law. Wendlandt indicated that she would promptly issue a decision on the motion.5
Boston Globe reports 1:53 p.m. Bryan Hecht: Headline "Clancy defense says they filed motion right at judge's deadline." In a hearing before Supreme Judicial Court Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt, Clancy attorney Dana Goldblatt said she filed the stay motion seeking to avert a mistrial decision at 12:29 p.m., just before the one-hour deadline set by Judge William Sullivan. Wendlandt said she would take the motion under advisement.5
No verdict. As of opened afternoon coverage through Globe 1:53 p.m. / Boston 25 Ward 1:05 p.m.: formal mistrial entry paused for SJC stay appeal. Hour up around 12:30; Sullivan apparently agreed to give defense more time (Globe 1:13 Murphy). Lunch recess 1–2 p.m. Clerk set SJC hearing 1:30 p.m. (Globe 1:18 Andersen). Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m. (Globe 1:53 Hecht). Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued; indicated she would promptly issue a decision (Globe 1:45 Andersen). Ward: defense has docket number but so far unsuccessful reaching SJC justice (Boston 25 1:05). No formal mistrial entry. SJC outcome unknown.
Formal mistrial declaration
Boston Globe reports 2:20 p.m. Bryan Hecht, headline "Emergency motion denied, judge says": Court was called to session and Judge William Sullivan said that the SJC had denied the defense's emergency motion to issue a stay on his decision to declare a mistrial.5
Boston Globe reports 2:21 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Clancy's lawyer says judge can dismiss the apparent holdout juror": Kevin Reddington said case law allows a judge to dismiss a deliberating juror with "good cause."5
Boston Globe reports 2:23 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Judge denies defense request, brings in jury": Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said "we have a juror" who's the only holdout "refusing to apply the law" as given. Judge William Sullivan said he was denying the defense request and the jury was brought in.5
Boston Globe reports 2:26 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Judge thanks jurors, says 'you all did everything you could'": Judge William Sullivan told the jurors that he was declaring a mistrial. He said that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill often told his countrymen in World War II to "brace for our duties," adding that the jurors "braced for that duty." He said "all of you" performed their work conscientiously. He said he knows "you all did everything you could, and probably more than you thought you could ... Thank you so much." He said he would thank the jurors personally after speaking to the attorneys, adding that the jury should feel "proud" of its work.5
Boston Globe reports 2:30 p.m. Travis Andersen, headline "Next court hearing set for Sept. 29": Judge William Sullivan praised the lawyers on both sides for their efforts on the case. Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said he'll be filing a motion for a directed finding of not guilty within days. Judges can issue such a ruling if they determine the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to prove the case. Sullivan set a status hearing date for Sept. 29, during which time he'll hear the defense motion and, presuming it's denied, set a date for a new trial.5
Boston 25 current page H1/title: "Lindsay Clancy trial (live updates): Mistrial declared after SJC request denied"6
Formal mistrial declared. Sullivan told jurors he was declaring a mistrial at 2:26 p.m. (Globe). Defense will file motion for directed finding of not guilty within days (Reddington). Status hearing Sept. 29 to hear defense motion and, presuming it's denied, set new trial date (Sullivan). No verdict. 50|
Contested
No verdict. Criminal responsibility remains contested. Defense motion for further inquiry and removal of one juror denied; court noted defendant's objection Thursday; court Friday declined further inquiry. Friday midday judge about to declare mistrial (Globe) / will declare mistrial (Boston 25 Ward 11:30 a.m.); defense immediately moved for SJC stay. Sullivan granted one-hour appeal window; formal mistrial ruling held off (Boston 25 Ward 11:35 a.m.). Lunch recess 1–2 p.m. Clerk set SJC hearing 1:30 p.m. Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m. (Globe 1:53 Hecht). Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued; indicated she would promptly issue a decision (Globe 1:45 Andersen). Court reconvened after lunch. SJC denied defense emergency stay motion (Globe 2:20 p.m.). Reddington made further request to dismiss holdout juror; Sullivan denied request (Globe 2:21–2:23 p.m.). Sullivan brought in jury and declared mistrial at 2:26 p.m. (Globe). Status hearing Sept. 29 to hear defense directed-finding motion and, presuming it's denied, set new trial date (Sullivan, Globe 2:30 p.m.). Mistrial declared. No verdict.
Limits
No official transcript claimed. Deliberation day reported via press live-blogs.
Friday morning outlet-attributed hour count: Globe "more than 36 hours."1 Friday afternoon outlet-attributed hour count: Globe "about 37 hours."5 These are outlet-attributed counts, not pooled.
Defense allegations that the juror "lied" are Reddington's claims, not court findings.1 Reddington's characterizations of juror positioning and refusal to apply reasonable doubt are Reddington's claims.5 60| Point-in-time: Friday morning through ~10:01 a.m. WCVB; Friday afternoon through Globe ~2:30 p.m. Judge about to declare mistrial (Globe) / will declare mistrial (Boston 25 Ward 11:30 a.m.); Reddington moved for SJC stay; one-hour appeal window granted; formal mistrial ruling held off (Boston 25 Ward 11:35 a.m.). Hour up around 12:30; Sullivan apparently agreed to give defense more time (Globe 1:13 Murphy). Lunch recess 1–2 p.m. Clerk set SJC hearing 1:30 p.m. Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m. (Globe 1:53 Hecht). Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued; indicated she would promptly issue a decision (Globe 1:45 Andersen). Court reconvened after lunch. SJC denied defense emergency stay motion (Globe 2:20 p.m.). Reddington made further request to dismiss holdout juror; Sullivan denied request (Globe 2:21–2:23 p.m.). Sullivan brought in jury and declared mistrial at 2:26 p.m. (Globe). Status hearing Sept. 29 to hear defense directed-finding motion and, presuming it's denied, set new trial date (Sullivan, Globe 2:30 p.m.). Mistrial declared. No verdict.
Thursday afternoon procedural detail is on the 3 September 2026 page.
No verdict.
Sources
Signed.
Paul Stephen 80|Apatheia Labs 4 September 2026
Footnotes
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Boston Globe, 4 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (morning stamps 8:42–9:46 a.m.): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15
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Phil Tenser / Jamy Pombo Sesselman, WCVB, updated 10:01 AM EDT Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: No additional inquiries into holdover juror, deliberations continue": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-4/73613314 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6
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Natalie Khait / Ryan Breslin, Boston 25, Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial (live updates): Judge decides not to remove a juror from trial" (morning): https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-judge-address-juror-issues-deliberations-enter-7th-day/KVTQ5GLX7BB4JKAJLSJ4S5EJDY/ ↩ ↩2
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Leah Willingham / Mike Casey, Associated Press, 4 Sep 2026, "Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial starts deliberations on day 7 after a dispute over juror": https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-postpartum-massachusetts-trial-a939db73e864393eb9c727daa788e7a2 ↩
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Boston Globe, 4 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (afternoon stamps 11:26 a.m.–2:30 p.m., top lede): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ 70| ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28 ↩29 ↩30 ↩31 ↩32 ↩33
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Bob Ward, Boston 25, Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial (live updates): Mistrial declared after SJC request denied" (afternoon stamps 11:22 a.m.–1:05 p.m., current page H1/title): https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-judge-address-juror-issues-deliberations-enter-7th-day/KVTQ5GLX7BB4JKAJLSJ4S5EJDY/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7
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