A Massachusetts judge denies Lindsay Clancy’s motion to dismiss her triple-murder case, rejecting arguments that a retrial would violate double jeopardy. After jurors deadlocked in September and a mistrial was declared, the ruling clears the way for another trial in the deaths of her three young children.

The outlets agree on the core decision and its effect: prosecutors are set to retry Clancy. Several reports also mention the judge’s reasoning, citing that a mistrial due to jury deadlock creates “manifest necessity” and does not bar a retrial. The New York Times and others add that the judge declines to investigate the juror who wanted to convict, and some coverage notes controversy around that lone juror’s position during deliberations.

Different outlets emphasize different surrounding disputes. Rolling Stone highlights that the judge also denied a prosecution request related to lawyers discussing the case with the press. The Independent and others report that prosecutors have not yet decided whether they will seek the same charges or pursue a reduced charge. Across sources, the focus remains on the denial of the dismissal motion and next steps toward retrial.