Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, makes arguments in court suggesting prosecutors have not proven she killed her three children. During a hearing on a potential new trial, Reddington says there is no evidence that Clancy actually committed the killings and no evidence she admitted to doing so.
The case comes after a mistrial in which the jury is reported to have been split, with 11 jurors reportedly favoring Clancy and one against. Across outlets, the defense framing centers on gaps in the evidence presented at trial, including whether prosecutors established that Clancy committed the murders and whether any statements attributed to her meet evidentiary thresholds.
While CBS reports on specific points raised in court—such as the absence of evidence of an admission—other coverage emphasizes the broader defense contention that there is “no proof” she did it in the high-profile Massachusetts case. The proceedings focus on whether the court should consider further action, including a possible acquittal or a new trial, based on the defense’s view of evidentiary sufficiency.